In a bizarre twist of events, the Gold Coast Suns found themselves at the center of an unexpected social media storm early Tuesday morning when their official Facebook account was apparently hacked. Instead of the usual updates about games, training, and club happenings, fans were greeted with a string of random videos that had nothing to do with the world of AFL.
The offbeat footage, featuring quirky clips completely unrelated to sports, quickly caught the attention of the club’s loyal followers. One user humorously commented, “Dimma got em working hard,” alongside an image of someone foraging for fruit and vegetables—a light-hearted nod to the mix-up that resonated with many in the community.
The Suns wasted no time in addressing the incident. The club released a statement acknowledging the issue, clarifying that the posts were unauthorized, and apologizing for any inconvenience, harm, or offense caused by the unexpected content. “SUNS Fans, please note that any post made at this time is unauthorised and we apologise for any inconvenience, harm or offence caused,” the statement read, with the promise of keeping fans updated as the situation evolved.
While the incident may have temporarily thrown a curveball into the club’s digital communication, the humorous reactions from fans suggest that the community is taking the mishap in stride. As the club works diligently to secure its social media channels and prevent future unauthorized posts, supporters can only hope for a swift resolution to the situation
It looks like the Suns have regained access to their accounts with the offending posts have been removed.
