Five Sydney Swans players — Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bice and James Jordon — have been suspended for the rest of the 2026 AFL season after an incident at a Melbourne hotel.

The players were in Melbourne after the Swans’ game against Essendon. The club said they breached team standards involving drinking, staying out late and bringing women back to their hotel room. (AP News)

Separately, Victoria Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving women who were at the hotel. Police have not arrested or charged anyone. The investigation is ongoing. (ABC News)

Two women, who are understood to be adult entertainers, are being represented by a lawyer. Their lawyer says they are suffering severe stress and anxiety and are seeking damages. (ABC News)

The Swans have said that only the five suspended players were club representatives in the hotel room and have denied reports suggesting coaches or other club officials were there. (The Guardian)

The five players were suspended because of the club’s conduct rules. The club’s punishment is separate from the police investigation, and no player has been charged with a crime.

The investigation remains ongoing.