Third woman connected to Sydney Swans players considers legal action
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
A third woman involved with five Sydney Swans players in a Melbourne hotel is exploring legal action following an alleged incident on Monday. The woman’s lawyer described her experience as 'incredibly traumatic.' The Swans suspended Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bice, and James Jordon for breaching club standards after bringing women to their hotel post-game against Essendon. Both the woman and her legal team are in contact with police who are investigating the matter.
- •The woman is in talks with lawyers about a civil claim.
- •Police investigation into the alleged incident is ongoing.
- •Five Swans players have been suspended for the remainder of the season.
- •The players violated club standards by drinking and bringing women to their hotel.
- 1:47 AMThe Guardian Sport — Third woman who joined Sydney Swans players in Melbourne hotel considers legal action after ‘incredibly traumatic experience’
"Slater and Gordon says client exploring civil claim while continuing to speak with police as they investigate alleged sexual assault Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A third woman who joined five Sydney Swans players in a Melbourne hotel room on Monday morning is exploring legal action, with her lawyer saying she is navigating “an incredibly traumatic experience”. Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bice and James Jordon were stood down for the rest of the AFL season by the Swans this week for breaching the club’s standards, including drinking and bringing women back to their hotel after Sunday’s win over Essendon in Melbourne. Continue reading...
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