Several players from the Sydney Swans Australian Football League (AFL) team are being investigated following an alleged serious incident at a Melbourne hotel. The Sydney Swans have confirmed that multiple players were involved in an incident at the Pullman East Melbourne on the night of August 16. The club has notified the AFL and relevant authorities and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Victoria Police stated they are investigating a report of a sexual assault that occurred at a hotel on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne in the early hours of August 17. The exact circumstances of the incident are still being determined. Media reports indicate that up to eight police officers, both uniformed and plain-clothed, were seen at the hotel. Police vehicles were also present outside the venue.
The Swans team was staying at the hotel after defeating Essendon earlier that evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Reports suggest that claims of a sexual or violent assault have surfaced, though these have not yet been officially verified. Details of the alleged incident were shared on social media platform X, with one report describing it as an alleged sexual assault involving three women who confronted hotel staff and coach Dean Cox. The club has stated it cannot provide further comment while the investigation is ongoing.