Sydney Swans players involved in hotel incident after Essendon win

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:18 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Sydney Swans players involved in hotel incident after Essendon win
Summary

Sydney Swans players are reportedly involved in an incident at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne on Sunday night. The hotel is where the Swans were staying after their victory over Essendon. Police were seen at the hotel on Monday morning, investigating an alleged sexual assault linked to the incident. Further details regarding the investigation have not been disclosed as it is ongoing.

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By the Numbers
  • •Police investigate alleged sexual assault at Pullman Hotel
  • •Incident occurred after Swans' win over Essendon
  • •Police presence noted at the hotel on Monday morning
  • •Details on the investigation remain limited
Latest Updates
  • 11:18 AMThe Guardian Sport — Sydney Swans will sanction players for ‘serious breach’ over sexual assault allegations
  • 10:56 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players over alleged sexual assault
  • 3:24 AMThe Guardian Sport — Sydney Swans AFL players allegedly involved in Melbourne hotel incident
What they're saying
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Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotel Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Sydney Swans coach, Dean Cox, says he is “extremely disappointed” as the team and the AFL face a decision on whether to stand down several Swans players under investigation over an alleged sexual assault. Victoria police attended the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne on Monday and said they were investigating a report of sexual assault in the early hours of the morning. Continue reading...

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AFL club’s board meets on Tuesday night to decide penalties after league boss calls reports ‘deeply concerning’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Sydney Swans AFL club will decide on sanctions for players for “serious breach” of standards over an incident that led to a report of sexual assault. Victorian police on Tuesday confirmed the sexual crimes squad was investigating a reported sexual assault at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel early on Monday morning. No arrests have been made and no charges have been laid. Continue reading...

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Police investigating alleged sexual assault at hotel Swans were staying at venue following win over Essendon Sydney Swans players have allegedly been involved in an incident in Melbourne on Sunday night, following an alleged sexual assault. Police were seen at the Pullman Hotel near the MCG on Monday morning where the Swans were staying after their victory over Essendon on Sunday. Continue reading...

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