Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investigation
Summary
Five players from the Sydney Swans Australian Football League (AFL) team have been suspended for the rest of the season after breaking club rules about late-night drinking and inviting women to their hotel following a match. Police in Melbourne are investigating an alleged sexual assault connected to the players, but no arrests or charges have been made.Key Facts
- The suspended players are Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice.
- The incident happened early Monday morning at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne.
- The players were banned for breaking club rules, not by police action.
- Victoria Police are investigating the alleged sexual assault but have not formally interviewed or arrested anyone.
- The club apologized to fans, players, and the community for the players’ behavior.
- The AFL supports the club’s decision to suspend the players.
- Sydney Swans are currently second in the league and headed toward the finals.
- Unlike some other sports, the AFL does not have a standard rule to stand down players automatically when accused of serious crimes; each case is handled individually.
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