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  "id": 1781397,
  "title": "AFL policy is to wait while police investigate. The Swans may not",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/afl-policy-is-to-wait-while-police-investigate-the-swans-may-not",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T19:13:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
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    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/sydney-swans-questions-afl-policy-sexual-assault-allegations/107051552"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Fresh statements from the AFL and Sydney Swans responding to alleged hotel incident signalling a tough approach and imminent sanctions have been welcomed by advocates, but the delay raises questions about the league's policies.",
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        "title": "AFL policy is to wait while police investigate. The Swans may not",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/afl-policy-is-to-wait-while-police-investigate-the-swans-may-not-1781930",
        "published": "2026-08-18T19:13:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}