Matthew Bruhn's viral video and debt allegations involving Hells Angels
Consensus Summary
The story centers on Matthew Bruhn, 51, the father of Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn, who was filmed in a 23-second video barking like a dog while dressed in underpants and a T-shirt. In the video, Bruhn is instructed to bark and admits owing money to a Hells Angels member named 'Gaz'. Both TheAge and 7News report that Bruhn denies the video depicts real events, claiming it was a joke with friends. Victoria Police are investigating the incident, though no further details have been released. Bruhn has a history of financial troubles, including two bankruptcies, the second in March 2024, and allegations of defrauding a vulnerable mother of $500,000. His company was liquidated in 2023 with a bank balance of 71¢, and he faces multiple debt-related disputes. The video has reignited scrutiny over Bruhn’s past actions, including claims he used his son’s AFL career to gain credibility with clients.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Matthew Bruhn, 51, was filmed barking like a dog in a 23-second video while dressed in underpants and a T-shirt
- Bruhn was told in the video to 'start barking like a dog, before I put one in you'
- Bruhn confirmed in the video he owes money to a Hells Angels member named 'Gaz'
- Victoria Police are investigating the video and its circumstances, with inquiries ongoing
- Matthew Bruhn was declared bankrupt for the second time in March 2024
- Bruhn’s company, Southwest Insurance Maintenance Business, was forced into liquidation in 2023 with a bank balance of 71¢
- Bruhn is the father of Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Bruhn was countersued in 2023 over allegations he defrauded a vulnerable mother of $500,000, leaving her on the brink of homelessness
- Bruhn allegedly collected $193,000 from the mother over two years while performing little work on her properties
- Bruhn incorporated a business in the mother’s name to secure a $300,000 high-interest loan against her properties, diverting proceeds to himself
- The mother lost one of her homes in June 2023 after defaulting on loan repayments
- A disgruntled customer, Santiago Aznal, claims Bruhn advanced $10,000 for roof repairs in December 2025 and failed to repay
- Aznal sent a letter to Tanner Bruhn via the club, accusing Matthew Bruhn of using his son’s AFL career to gain empathy
- Bruhn was declared bankrupt again in 2024 after allegedly leaving a couple with a $308,000 debt for a Bellarine Peninsula property repair
- Bruhn’s photo was shared on a 'dodgy builders' Facebook page in 2025, with warnings to avoid him
- Bruhn was inducted into the Grovedale Tigers’ hall of fame in 2019 as a champion footballer
- Bruhn’s lawyer, Anthony Murdoch, confirmed Bruhn owes money to creditors but denies owing money to the Hells Angels
- Bruhn’s lawyer stated Bruhn became an undischarged bankrupt after his business collapsed, with creditors handled by a bankruptcy trustee
- Bruhn is estranged from his son Tanner, who was charged with rape in 2025 and missed an AFL season until November 2025
- The video is described as 'disturbing' and raises serious questions about criminal activity
Where the reporting differs
Details that conflict, or appear in only some outlets:
- TheAge states Bruhn was declared bankrupt in March 2024, while 7News does not mention a specific date for his second bankruptcy
- TheAge provides detailed financial claims (e.g., $500,000 fraud, $300,000 loan) and specific dates (June 2023, December 2025), while 7News does not include these financial or temporal details
Source Articles
Father of Cats star denies he was threatened over debt to Hells Angels as video emerges showing him barking like a dog
Matthew Bruhn, the father of Cats player Tanner Bruhn, is shown in a video kneeling in a park in his underpants.
Father of Geelong player Tanner Bruhn filmed barking like a dog in disturbing clip
The 51-year-old is forced to admit in the video that he owes money to a well-known bikie gang.
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