{
  "id": 2926610,
  "title": "Five Swans players banned from attending Brownlow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/five-swans-players-banned-from-attending-brownlow-2926610",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Age",
    "slug": "the-age",
    "url": "https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/five-swans-players-banned-from-attending-brownlow-20260822-p60qkw.html?ref=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The AFL has banned five Sydney Swans players from attending the Brownlow Medal count. The players were suspended by the club for breaching its behavioural standards. AFL CEO Andrew Dillon made the announcement, stating that the players are still eligible to receive votes.\n\nThe bans come after an investigation into the players' behaviour. According to ABC News, Dillon faced questions about the AFL's handling of the scandal, as well as allegations of drug use by the players, at a press conference.\n\nThe Brownlow Medal ceremony is approaching, with invitations to be sent out that week, as per Dillon. The AFL has emphasized its commitment to respect for women and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Live: AFL boss says suspended Swans won't be invited to Brownlow ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/live-afl-boss-says-suspended-swans-wont-be-invited-to-brownlow",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:00:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Five Swans players banned from attending Brownlow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/five-swans-players-banned-from-attending-brownlow",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:39:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "AFL boss grilled amid Swans scandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/afl-boss-grilled-amid-swans-scandal-2933612",
        "published": "2026-08-24T03:41:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}