Sydney Swans CEO confirms police investigating alleged incident 'involving several players'
The club says the AFL and authorities have been notified about the alleged incident, as police investigate a report of sexual assault.
Several Sydney Swans footballers are alleged to have been involved in an incident in Melbourne last night, according to the club. The AFL club released a statement alongside Victoria Police confirming they are investigating a report of a sexual assault at a hotel in East Melbourne. The incident is believed to have taken place at a hotel on Wellington Parade in the early hours of the morning.
The Sydney Swans have notified the AFL and relevant authorities but have not provided further comment at this stage. Club CEO Matthew Pavlich called a press conference this afternoon, expressing shock and disappointment over the situation and acknowledging the intense media and public interest. He stated that the club is piecing together the exact details of the incident and conducting internal inquiries.
The investigation is currently under the jurisdiction of Victoria Police, and NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley confirmed that Victorian authorities would handle the matter seriously, despite the alleged offences occurring in a different jurisdiction. The Swans were in Melbourne after a win over Essendon at the MCG the previous day.
The team is currently sitting in second place on the AFL ladder heading into the final round of the 2026 season.
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