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Five Sydney Swans players stood down amid sexual assault allegations

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:15 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Five Sydney Swans players stood down amid sexual assault allegations
Summary

The Sydney Swans have announced the suspension of players Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, and Chad Warner for the remainder of the AFL season. This decision follows an allegation of sexual assault that occurred at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne on Monday. None of the players have been arrested or charged. The club has not provided further details about the situation or its implications for the team moving forward.

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What We Know
  • •Players stood down include Bice, Blakey, Heeney, Jordon, and Warner.
  • •Allegations relate to an incident at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne.
  • •The club's announcement came on August 19, 2026.
  • •None of the players have faced arrests or charges.
  • •The suspensions are effective for the rest of the AFL season.
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  • 12:15 AMThe Guardian Sport — Five Sydney Swans players linked to alleged sexual assault stood down for rest of AFL season
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Bice, Blakey, Heeney, Jordon and Warner hit by suspensions None of the five players have been arrested or charged The Sydney Swans have stood down players Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner for the remainder of the season. The sanctions following an allegation of sexual assault on Monday made at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne. Continue reading...

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