Swans name eight replacements for banned five Sydney have decided who they will bring into their squad to replace Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice. AAP · Aug 20
Australian Rules faces far-reaching fallout from latest scandal SYDNEY - An alcohol-fuelled scandal swirling around a top Australian Rules team has been splashed across newspaper front pages as much as the back and triggered broader debate, a sign of the sport’s importance in the country’s social fabric. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
Isaac Heeney dumped as face of own company amid Sydney Swans commercial fallout Heeney’s name and image removed from 5th Quarter Camp promotions while book stores stop sale of children’s series Little Isaac Footy Fever The Guardian - AU · Aug 20
Tasmania Devils aim high in maiden VFL finals series The Devils locked in a top four spot after two crucial late season victories and have set their sights on doing some damage in the upcoming finals. AAP · Aug 20
'Glimmer of hope': Power coach hasn't given up on star All signs point towards Zak Butters leaving Port Adelaide but coach Josh Carr believes there is still a chance the star midfielder could stay at Alberton. AAP · Aug 20
Eagles re-sign defender but big list cull looms West Coast face a number of tough decisions at the end of this season, with Tom Cole and Matt Flynn among more than a dozen players coming out of contract. AAP · Aug 20
No Stringing along: Giants star confirms exit GWS forward Jake Stringer hopes to continue his AFL career in his home state next year as the Giants face the possibility of losing a trio of key players. AAP · Aug 20
Battling Bombers put timeline on coaching decision Essendon's next senior coach is set to be named in the days following the last-placed club's final home-and-away match of the season against Port Adelaide. AAP · Aug 20
Lions not thinking beyond chance to seal top-four berth Brisbane can seal a top-four berth with a win over Collingwood and say they aren't thinking about whether they would play Fremantle or Sydney in the AFL finals. AAP · Aug 20
Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues Isaac Heeney has had multiple sponsorships suspended as a police investigation continues into the Swans superstar and four teammates. AAP · Aug 19
Out-of-contract Butler keen to end tough season well While the two clubs will end their seasons this Thursday night, one St Kilda player has plenty to play for against Gold Coast after a tough run with injuries. AAP · Aug 19
Demons to challenge star forward's ban at appeals board Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen is still a chance to play again this season after the club announced they will appeal his three-match ban. AAP · Aug 19
'Sleepless nights' for McRae about resting Magpies Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the availability of several Magpies stars for their clash with the Brisbane Lions. AAP · Aug 19
Teammate's massages hoping to fix star Shark Cronulla have won seven of their last eight games without Braydon Trindall and are hoping to continue that track record while the five-eighth is sidelined. AAP · Aug 19
AAP · Aug 19 Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans Sydney's chief executive says if drugs were involved in the hotel incident involving five now-banned players it is potentially part of the police investigation.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19 As a woman who loves AFL, I feel palpable despair. Why did it take so long to put us at the centre of this story? Commentary around the Sydney Swans case has made it painfully clear that women’s safety is not valued as highly as the sporting success of its male stars
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19 Five Sydney Swans players suspended for rest of AFL season say they are ‘deeply sorry’ None of the suspended players – Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner – have been arrested or charged
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Morning Mail: Swans players sanctioned, Meta on trial, why Australian free-to-air drama is dying Club expected to announce punishment for players accused of misconduct; state also appealing for longer sentence for mushroom murderer
AAP · Aug 18 'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players Five banned Sydney Swans players say they're "deeply sorry" for their behaviour as a police investigation continues into sexual assault allegations.
AAP · Aug 18 Three-game AFL striking ban upheld for van Rooyen Melbourne must win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this season, after his three-game striking suspension was upheld at the AFL tribunal.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Sydney Swans will sanction players for ‘serious breach’ over incident that led to sexual assault allegations AFL club’s board meets on Tuesday night to decide penalties after league boss calls reports ‘deeply concerning’
AAP · Aug 18 Collingwood make big call for Brisbane Lions clash Already locked into a wildcard spot, Collingwood have made a call on the fitness of some of their players ahead of their clash with the Brisbane Lions.
AAP · Aug 18 Don't delay celebrity agent's rape sentence, court told A manager behind the careers of some of sport and entertainment's brightest stars is fighting to avoid a prison sentence before his appeal.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Women’s experiences sidelined in response to Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations The AFL’s latest regrettable chapter was handled delicately in some areas, while others initially viewed it largely through a sporting lens