Breaking: 'We are deeply sorry': Swans players break silence over alleged incident
Five Sydney Swans players stood down for the rest of the season over breaches of club standards issue an apology to their club, fans and the wider community.
Five members of the Sydney Swans professional Australian rules football team have issued an apology after breaching club standards by staying out late drinking and bringing women back to the team hotel following a match against Essendon. The players, Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, and Chad Warner, were each banned for the remainder of the season.
They expressed deep regret for their actions, stating that they fell short of the club's values and expectations. The Sydney Swans committed to upholding their standards and rejected the decision by the AFL to bar the players from consideration for the 2026 All Australian squad. Police are investigating an alleged incident involving one of the players at the Pullman Hotel, though no arrests or charges have been made.
Telstra and QBE, two of the club's sponsors, expressed support for the Swans' decision and condemned any disrespectful behavior towards women.
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