Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation
Summary
The Sydney Swans AFL club has banned five players for the rest of the 2026 season due to breaking team rules during a hotel stay in Melbourne. This followed a police investigation into a sexual assault complaint linked to the incident, though no charges have been made and no players have been publicly identified.Key Facts
- Five Sydney Swans players were banned for the entire 2026 AFL season.
- The players involved are Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, and Chad Warner.
- The ban includes missing a regular-season game and the playoffs.
- The players broke team rules after a game by staying out late, drinking, and bringing women to the hotel.
- A woman reported an alleged sexual assault to police at the hotel in East Melbourne.
- The police investigation is ongoing, with no charges or player identifications yet.
- The Sydney Swans stated their sanctions are separate from the police investigation.
- Club leaders apologized and emphasized respect and safety for women as core values.
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