Breaking: 'We are deeply sorry': Swans players break silence over alleged incident

Five Sydney Swans players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordan and Chad Warner - have apologized to their club, fans and the wider community for their alleged breach of club standards. The players were suspended from the rest of the season after staying out late drinking and bringing women back to the team hotel following a game against Essendon on Sunday night.

They admitted to the club that their behavior fell short of expected standards and values. The AFL has decided not to consider the five players for the 2026 All Australian squad. The investigation, which centers on an alleged incident of touching without consent at the Pullman Hotel, is being conducted by Victorian sex crime detectives.

Telstra and QBE have expressed support for the club's decision, while realestate.com.au also expressed deep concern about the serious allegations. The Swans chairman and CEO emphasized that the decision to ban the players was solely related to breaches of the club's standards and expected behavior.