The Lions are examining the hotel's CCTV footage of the incident to confirm the version of events they have been given, but it is understood Hanley and his mate began play-fighting after watching UFC 200 bout between Mark Hunt and Brock Lesnar, and the play-fight escalated and became a little too willing.

The club is unaware of any police involvement but it is understood the football department was made aware of the incident because there had been a significant disturbance.

Hanley was not injured and trained at the club on Tuesday.

If the Lions' investigation reveals that the version of events they have been given proves to be as described to them and there is no issue of drunkenness, or the involvement of other patrons or police, then it is doubtful the club will pursue the matter with disciplinary action.

Ironically, it was the previous day's Q Clash between the Lions and the Gold Coast Suns that was anticipated to be feisty given the friction between the clubs from the previous meeting between the teams when Steven May was suspended for a heavy bump.