Police probe sexual assault claim against Aussie Rules players
The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident had occurred in the hours after the team's win on Sunday.
Aussie Rules players from a top Sydney team have been referred to police over a potential sexual assault incident, according to their club. Victoria Police are investigating a report of the alleged incident at a hotel in East Melbourne on Sunday night. The Sydney Swans confirmed an unspecified number of players were involved in the incident following their win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Sydney's club CEO Matthew Pavlich stated that the club is still trying to understand what exactly happened and declined to comment on the specific allegations. He expressed shock and disappointment at the situation, noting that the players are now in this predicament. Pavlich also mentioned that there may be speculation from the public, but emphasized that they can only speak about the matter as a police investigation.
Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed the incident took place at a hotel on Wellington Parade in the early hours of Sunday morning. The exact circumstances are still being established, and the investigation is ongoing. The football league reported that Sydney informed them about the matter, which is currently under investigation by Victoria Police. Sydney is currently second on the 2026 ladder after winning 17 out of 22 games this season and will face North Melbourne in the last round before the finals.
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