Five Sydney Swans players have been suspended for the rest of the AFL season and say they are 'deeply sorry', as police investigate an alleged sexual assault in Melbourne. None of the men have been arrested or charged.
Key facts
- Five Sydney Swans players were stood down for the rest of the AFL season on Wednesday.
- The players are Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner.
- Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne.
- None of the five players have been arrested or charged.
- The players said they are 'deeply sorry'.
Five Sydney Swans players have been suspended for the remainder of the AFL season and have said they are ‘deeply sorry’, according to the Guardian. The club stood down the players on Wednesday morning.
The players affected are Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner, the Guardian reported.
The suspensions come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne, according to the report.
None of the five players have been arrested or charged in connection with the investigation.
In their statement, the players said they were ‘deeply sorry’ following the club’s decision to stand them down for the rest of the season.
Why it matters
The suspension of five players for the rest of the season is a significant blow to the Sydney Swans and highlights how clubs respond when players are linked to a serious police investigation. It also underscores the distinction between club disciplinary action and the legal process, given that none of the men have been arrested or charged.
Frequently asked questions
Which Sydney Swans players were suspended?
The five players stood down are Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner, according to the Guardian.
Have any of the players been arrested or charged?
No. According to the Guardian, none of the five players have been arrested or charged, though police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne.
How long is the suspension?
The players have been suspended for the rest of the AFL season, the Guardian reported.