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Sydney: The AFL club has suspended five Sydney Swans players pending an ongoing police investigation into an incident in Melbourne.
Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Tom McCartin, and Joel Amartey have been benched for the rest of the 2026 season, ruling them out of the club's playoff run. The Swans stated that the decision was made after an examination of the players' conduct and infringement of club rules.
Victoria Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault in East Melbourne that is linked to incidents involving the footballers. No charges have been issued, and reports show that the police investigation is still underway. The club has stated that its disciplinary action is apart from any final conclusions by the authorities.
The dramatic judgement comes as the Swans stand in for the finals, making the sanctions a major blow to the squad. Club executives said the incident raised serious concerns about player behaviour and standards, but urged people not to comment on the police investigation until it was completed.
