Sydney Swans players under investigation for sexual assault allegations
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Five Sydney Swans players
Pullman Hotel, Melbourne, Australia
August 17, 2026
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Five Sydney Swans players have been stood down following an alleged sexual assault incident at a Melbourne hotel. Police are investigating reports of non-consensual touching involving adult entertainers. The club denies reports that non-Swans personnel were present in the room, despite claims from the victims' lawyer.
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