{
  "id": 2259276,
  "title": "Live: Swans coach Cox and captain Mills address media amid scandal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/live-swans-coach-cox-and-captain-mills-address-media-amid-scandal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T00:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/afl-dean-cox-callum-mills-address-sydney-swans-scandal/107062056"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sydney coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills addressed the media amid the scandal surrounding the club this week. This press conference marks the first time Mills has spoken publicly since five of his teammates were suspended for breaching the club's standards on drinking and staying out late following their win over Essendon. Cox and Mills spoke at the Swans headquarters, with the press conference scheduled to begin at 10:30am AEST. The suspensions include Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bice, and James Jordon. Cox expressed deep shock and disappointment, apologizing to female players, staff, and women in the community, emphasizing the club's commitment to supporting those involved and seeking to restore trust within the community. Mills echoed Cox's sentiments, highlighting the club's disappointment and support for the sanctions imposed on the five players. The Swans, currently second on the ladder, are guaranteed to finish second irrespective of this weekend's results.",
  "summary": "Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills address the club's scandal ahead of this weekend's match against North Melbourne.",
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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."
}