Brisbane young gun Ty Gallop has become the victim of a shocking security breach after his Pullman Hotel room was raided and robbed by an imposter during Friday night’s AFL finals defeat to Geelong.

The incident is believed to have unfolded moments before the first bounce at the MCG.

7NEWS understands a man believed to be of African appearance obtained a fake ID with the name of the Lions forward. Gallop is Caucasian.

Despite that, and the fact Gallop was across the road at the MCG, the intruder still convinced staff to provide access to the AFL player’s room.

Once inside the suspect rifled through Gallop’s luggage and stole cash.

“We are aware of an incident involving a member of the public at the hotel,” a hotel spokesperson told 7NEWS.

“The matter is now with local police. The s

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