The Sydney Swans have stood down Riley Bice, Nick Blakey…
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The Sydney Swans have stood down Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner for the rest of the 2026 AFL season. The club announced the decision on Wednesday after a board meeting. 🏉
The action follows an allegation of sexual assault at a Melbourne Pullman Hotel and a continuing Victoria Police investigation. The Guardian reported that none of the five players had been arrested or charged.
The Swans said their sanctions were independent of the police inquiry, meaning the selection ban is a club disciplinary decision rather than a finding of criminal liability. The AFL was reported to support the action. ⚖️
The immediate consequence is that all five players are unavailable for Sydney’s remaining 2026 matches. The police investigation remains ongoing, and no outcome from it was announced on August 19. 📍
https://nutanica.com/Sydney_Swans
The action follows an allegation of sexual assault at a Melbourne Pullman Hotel and a continuing Victoria Police investigation. The Guardian reported that none of the five players had been arrested or charged.
The Swans said their sanctions were independent of the police inquiry, meaning the selection ban is a club disciplinary decision rather than a finding of criminal liability. The AFL was reported to support the action. ⚖️
The immediate consequence is that all five players are unavailable for Sydney’s remaining 2026 matches. The police investigation remains ongoing, and no outcome from it was announced on August 19. 📍
https://nutanica.com/Sydney_Swans
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