The Sydney Swans ban five players for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season after a hotel incident in Melbourne that breaches club standards and triggers a police investigation. The club states that Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner will not be considered for selection for the rest of the season, including the upcoming regular-season match and the playoffs.
Both outlets describe the matter as involving misconduct during the players’ stay at a Melbourne hotel and say police are investigating allegations of sexual assault. The club links its disciplinary action to breaches of player codes of conduct. The reports focus on the Swans’ decision to impose a season-long ban while the investigation is underway, without detailing additional evidence or the specific allegations beyond the nature of the police probe.
