Sources close to the club confirmed the 25-year-old posted an Instagram picture of himself and former Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets teammate David Carney enjoying a drinking session at Randwick races on Saturday - a day after the 5-3 home loss to Brisbane Roar.
When Hoole then called in sick for training two days in a row, coach Mike Mulvey scratched him from his squad for the weekend.
It’s just the latest headache for Mulvey, whose side are marooned at foot of the A-League ladder with just seven points from 20 games and heading for back-to-back wooden spoons.
However, the Englishman refused to confirm or deny that Hoole had been punished over a disciplinary breach when contacted by The World Game, saying only that he wasn’t prepared to comment on the matter.
Despite Mulvey keeping mum, Hoole has done himself no favours with Mariners hierarchy and could face internal disciplinary action, such as a possible fine.
Hoole - who has made 18 appearances for four goals this season - is off contract in June, having joined the club after his second spell at Newcastle Jets at the beginning of last season.
Whether or not he remains in Gosford for the 2019-20 season remains a matter of conjecture.
He was on Sydney FC’s roster in 2015-16, but returned to the Jets after struggling to make significant inroads at Moore Park.
