Aussie rules footy players referred to police as detectives investigate sexual assault
The "disappointed" Sydney Swans CEO wouldn't say what the incident was or how many players were involved.
Several players from Sydney Swans, a top Australian Football League (AFL) team, have been referred to police in connection with an alleged incident that occurred in Melbourne on Sunday night, according to the club. Victoria Police are currently investigating a report of a sexual assault at a hotel in East Melbourne. The club's CEO, Matthew Pavlich, confirmed the incident involving an unspecified number of players took place during the hours following the team's victory at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The club is still gathering information about the specific allegations and has not disclosed any details. Pavlich expressed shock and disappointment over the situation, stating that there will be much speculation, but until it becomes a matter for the police, that is all the club can say. The police have not provided any information on arrests or details about the incident, stating that the circumstances are still being established and the investigation is ongoing.
Sydney Swans currently hold the second position on the 2026 ladder, with 17 wins out of 22 games played this year. The club is set to play against North Melbourne in the last round before the finals.
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