The Sydney Swans have suspended five players for the remainder of the 2026 season
The Australian club Sydney Swans has suspended Isaac Gini, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bays, and James Jordan for the remainder of the 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) season. This was reported by ABC News Australia.
The decision was made after several Sydney Swans players were linked to an ongoing investigation by the Victoria Police. The investigation concerns a report of alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel.
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According to ABC News Australia, the team was staying at this hotel following their victory over Essendon on Sunday evening. The source does not provide details of the investigation or the circumstances of the alleged incident.
ABC News Australia separately noted that this does not involve allegations of sexual assault against the players. The Victoria Police investigation is ongoing, and the players’ suspension is a separate decision by the club regarding the remainder of the season.