'Mainly to support AFLW': Swans fans descend on SCG amid club scandal
Sydney Swans fans react to an emotional week, where a scandal continues to engulf the club, as they prepare to watch a historic double-header at the SCG.
Sydney Swans fans have flocked to the SCG ahead of the historic double-header between the club's men's and women's teams. The supporters, many of whom are longtime club members, are mainly there to show their support for the women's team in the wake of a scandal engulfing the men's side. Five players have been stood down for breaching the club's standards on drinking and staying out late.
Police are investigating a separate report of sexual assault, though no arrests have been made. Supporters like Teri, a decades-long Swans fan, expressed disappointment and said they would still support the women's team, despite the club's issues. Other supporters, such as Meagan Masters, were gutted by the scandal, feeling the club's image had been shattered.
Despite the controversy, supporters expect a large turnout for the match, believing the women's team deserves their backing, while the men's team is another story.
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