Isaac Heeney's fiancée, Steffie Waters, has made a notable adjustment to her social media presence, unpinning their engagement announcement from her Instagram account amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Sydney Swans. Heeney himself has deleted his Instagram page entirely.
The couple announced their engagement in October of the previous year, following a proposal during a trip to French Polynesia. Waters has kept the original engagement post on her profile, but has disabled comments. This latest development follows an earlier period where Waters was seen in tears without her engagement ring during a trip to Noosa, which had previously sparked rumors of a relationship breakdown.
At that time, a relative had reportedly denied the split, stating the couple remained in contact and that the engagement was not over. The missing ring was attributed to repairs after the stone had fallen out. However, Waters' decision to remove the prominent announcement from its pinned position has reignited questions about the couple's future.
Heeney and four other Sydney Swans players—Chad Warner, Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, and James Jordon—were stood down for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season. The club cited breaches of its standards, including staying out late, consuming alcohol, and bringing women back to their hotel in the early hours of August 17. The sanctions followed the team's win over Essendon on August 16.
The incident at the Pullman East Melbourne hotel reportedly involved adult entertainers. Victoria Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that is said to have occurred within one of the hotel rooms. Three women involved in the night have made allegations of sexual assault and have obtained legal representation, with potential civil action also reportedly under consideration. Police have not filed any charges, and the investigation is ongoing.
Reports indicate that detectives from Victoria Police's Sexual Crimes Squad are preparing to interview the five players. The players have denied any criminal wrongdoing. Heeney has reportedly been a focal point of the investigation, with the possibility that another player may be questioned under caution regarding their alleged activities.