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A Queensland footy club is under investigation after a Mad Monday 'blackface' team photo was posted online appearing to feature players dressed up as Michael Jordan and Usain Bolt.
The image, which showed representatives from the Highfields Eagles Rugby League Club in Toowoomba, appeared on the club's Facebook page.
Following community backlash, it was quickly deleted.
'The club is aware of the image and the allegations and is in communication with Toowoomba Rugby League to discuss the appropriate course of action,' a Highfields Eagles spokesman said.
Toowoomba Rugby League (TRL) chairman Joe Hannant confirmed the incident is under investigation.
The offending image posted on Facebook by players from the Highfields Eagles Rugby League Club appears to show players dressed
