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Sydney Swans Players Issue Apology As Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault

Sydney Swans players have apologised after they were sanctioned as Victoria Police continues investigating a reported sexual assault.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 19

From the Pocket: Sydney Swans’ cultural exceptionalism has been exposed as a myth

Claims around ‘Bloods Culture’ have been made to look like nothing more than a marketing hook this week but to their credit neither the club nor the AFL shirked responsibility

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Swans AFLW players brace for 'difficult' double-header

Sydney captain Callum Mills has spoken to the club's AFLW group to apologise to them in the wake of the scandal to rock the men's team.

AAP · Aug 19

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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.

AAP · 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 Independent UK · Aug 19

AFL stand-down policy plea as heat on Swans intensifies

A senior politician has linked a public statement delivered by a Sydney Swans executive to toxic attitudes that fuel gender-based violence.

AAP · 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

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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 19

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

The Guardian - AU · 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

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’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18

'Serious breach': Swans confirm player punishments

Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.

AAP · Aug 18

What should the AFL do when players are linked to sexual assault investigations?

The Australian Football League (AFL) and the Sydney Swans are confronting a question Australian sport has repeatedly failed to answer clearly: what should happen when players are linked to police investigations of alleged sexual violence, but the criminal process is incomplete – or inconclusive?

The Conversation · 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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18

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Pedestrian.tv · Aug 18

4 Sydney Swans Players Reportedly Spoke To Police Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

Several Sydney Swans players have reportedly been spoken to by Victoria Police after a report of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel.

AAP · Aug 18

Swans culture 'fractured' after alleged hotel incident

Legendary former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge believes the Sydney sexual assault allegations would have "fractured" the Swans' playing group ahead of finals.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players linked to alleged sexual assault

Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotel

AAP · Aug 17

Swans board considers stand-downs amid allegations

Sydney players are being interviewed ahead of a board meeting that's set to decide the immediate fate of players linked to a sexual assault allegation.

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Pedestrian.tv · Aug 17

Sydney Swans CEO Responds As Players Investigated Over Alleged Sexual Assault: ‘Extremely Shocked’

Sydney Swans CEO has addressed media after VIC Police confirmed it is investigating a report of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel.

AAP · Aug 17

Double AFL draws mean round 24 will not be so wild

The new wildcard round was supposed to create more games of consequence at the end of the AFL regular season, but the top 10 is set in stone.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel

The Sydney Swans chief executive says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’ that several players have become part of a Victoria police investigation

AAP · Aug 17

Swans under investigation over alleged sexual assault

Sydney chief executive Matthew Pavlich says the AFL club is working with relevant authorities over sexual assault allegations involving Swans players.

AAP · Aug 16

Bombers show glimpses as McVeigh awaits coaching call

Sydney assistant and Essendon senior coaching candidate Mark McVeigh had plenty to think about at the MCG on Sunday as the Swans beat the Bombers.

AAP · Aug 16

Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

A Swans debutant has kicked a last-minute sealer to help lift her side to a thrilling victory over Adelaide, while Brisbane crushed Essendon at Windy Hill.

AAP · Aug 15

Swans embrace MCG trek with second spot up for grabs

Sydney can lock in second spot on the ladder and two home finals with victory over Essendon on Sunday, with Dean Cox's men well placed for a tilt at the flag.

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