Breaking: Swans ban five players for remainder of season amid police investigation
Sydney is set to be without some of its biggest names for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at a Sydney hotel, with detectives from Victoria expected to travel to the city to assist. The Sydney Swans have suspended five players for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season over alleged breaches of club rules. The alleged victim has spoken to police, but no arrests or charges have been laid.
The Swans will not consider the suspended players for the 2026 All Australian squad. Telstra and QBE have also expressed support for the club's decision, while realestate.com.au described the allegations as "serious". The club's chairman and CEO emphasized that the sanctions were solely due to breaches of club standards, and the football outcome was not a factor in the decision.
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