Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation

Five Australian rules footballers – Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, and Chad Warner – have been banned by the Sydney Swans for the rest of the 2026 AFL season. Their suspension comes after a stay at a Melbourne hotel, which has sparked a police investigation into allegations of sexual assault. The ban is unrelated to the police investigation and is a club-imposed sanction for breaching the player codes of conduct.

The Swans released a statement affirming that no charges have been laid and no player has been implicated in an alleged sexual assault. The club emphasized their commitment to high standards and condemned any conduct that offends or harms others.