One of three women who have made formal complaints following an alleged incident at a Sydney Swans team party has highlighted her family's influential background as a source of support for her decision to seek justice. The 31-year-old, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, stated that her family's legacy, which includes a former High Court judge and a past Deputy Prime Minister, has influenced her values and her pursuit of accountability.
"My great-grandfather was a high court judge," she told the Daily Mail. "He changed laws and one day I want to become a police officer - that's still going to happen." She added that "seeking justice and making a difference" are core family values.
The incident reportedly occurred on August 17 at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne, where the women had been hired to perform at a private victory party for the team. The following day, the woman filed an official police statement alleging sexual assault and has also engaged a civil lawyer with the intent to sue.
Five players – Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, James Jordon, and Riley Bice – have been stood down for the remainder of the 2026 season for violating club standards. These suspensions are separate from the police investigation into the allegations, and the players have denied any wrongdoing.
Since the allegations became public, the women have faced online criticism, with some questioning the validity of their claims and suggesting they are seeking financial gain. The woman countered these assertions by discussing her professional background and financial independence.
She has worked in various capacities within the adult entertainment industry for over a decade, including stripping, OnlyFans, and adult film acting. She expressed that she has never felt the need to hide her work, contributing to her confidence in speaking out. "My dad was shocked when it first came out and people started to contact him," she said. "But we have had a good talk about it and he is supporting me."
Previously, the woman had engaged with media to foster greater understanding of the sex industry and its earning potential. In one interview, she recounted how her father, after initially being sent links to her adult content by former high school peers, eventually expressed pride in her resilience and career choices. "He never spoke to me about it - but years later he told me, 'I'm really proud of you, no matter what you do, darling - and I kind of have an idea of what you do,'" she recalled.
Her career in adult entertainment has been financially lucrative. She mentioned receiving significant payments from film appearances, with royalties from viewer subscriptions providing around $3,000 every six months. She has worked with a particular company for seven years, continuing even while pursuing OnlyFans. "When I first started, I made $30,000 in the first month," she stated, describing it as "easy money" and emphasizing the need for resilience.
Her earnings from stripping in Melbourne ranged from $1,500 to $2,000 per night. However, she noted that the majority of her income now comes from OnlyFans. In her prior engagements, she sometimes adopted a dominatrix role. "I like being a dominatrix in that setting. Sometimes they are like, Please stop!"
It was reported on Saturday that all three women present at the event have made allegations of sexual assault, with at least one claiming she experienced "multiple sexual assaults" in the hotel. This follows claims from two other women, represented by Carbone Lawyers, alleging sexual conduct beyond what was agreed upon when they were hired as topless waitresses. A lawyer for one of the clients stated, "Everyone deserves to be safe going about their life, at home, at work and in public spaces without risk of being assaulted or harmed." The new allegation has reportedly been relayed to the police.