Swans players 'sincerely remorseful' over allegations
Swans chairman Andrew Pridham has offered a "sincere apology" after and the five players stood down "sincerely remorseful" over sexual assault allegations.
The Sydney Swans AFL club will impose penalties on players for a "serious breach" of standards following a reported sexual assault incident. Victorian police are investigating a sexual crime at Melbourne's Pullman Hotel early Monday morning, but no arrests or charges have been made. The club's board will meet on Tuesday night to decide on the penalties.
The club believes the players involved have seriously breached expected club behaviour and standards, and any sanction taken is solely for those breaches. The club's actions are independent of the ongoing police investigation. The club will provide support to the players, their partners, and families. The AFL's chief executive, Andrew Dillon, stated that the league is prepared to act on the "deeply concerning" allegations.
He called for respect for the privacy of the woman who reported the incident and emphasized that the Swans and the AFL will consider the broader conduct of the players as more information comes to light. The Swans have condemned all forms of abuse and disrespectful behavior towards women.
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