AFL commission chair Drummond mandates behavior standards after Sydney Swans investigation

AFL commission chair Craig Drummond has stated that all professional players must adhere to strict behavioral standards or face exclusion from the league. The declaration follows an investigation into a sexual assault allegation at a hotel occupied by the Sydney Swans in Melbourne last month. While a police investigation into that matter remains ongoing, the club separately sanctioned five players for the remainder of the season. The players were disciplined for drinking and hosting women in a hotel room in violation of team rules. Drummond emphasized that individuals failing to meet competition expectations may need to find professional opportunities outside of Australian rules football. The league continues to address player conduct in the wake of these incidents.

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