McMaster benched over Adam Goodes 'deport him' remark

Former Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Griffin McMaster has been benched for tonight’s match after he posted a tweet suggesting Sydney Swans player Adam Goodes should be “deported”.

Former Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Griffin McMaster Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

McMaster was due to play for his Victorian team, Heidelberg United, in its first match in the FFA Cup against Broadmeadow Magic on Wednesday evening. 

In a statement posted on the team’s Facebook page, the club stated that it had been made aware of McMaster’s comments.

McMaster's actions will also be investigated by the club after he posted a tweet that read: “Adam Goodes calls Australia Day invasion day … Deport him … If you don’t like it leave.”

It has since been deleted.

Source: Twitter

McMaster later returned to Twitter to offer an apology for any offence he may have caused.