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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Sydney Swans Strippers Scandal: Friend Accused of Betrayal Over Secret Recording

New details reveal a housemate allegedly leaked audio recordings to AFL officials, deepening the fallout from a post-win hotel gathering.

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Sydney Swans Strippers Scandal: Friend Accused of Betrayal Over Secret Recording

The secret audio recording at the center of the Sydney Swans hotel scandal was allegedly made by a friend of one of the strippers hired for a post-win celebration, sparking claims of "ultimate betrayal." Fresh details have emerged suggesting the housemate of one of the women leaked the audio to AFL officials, exacerbating the fallout from the incident.

The gathering occurred at the Pullman East Melbourne hotel on August 17, shortly after the Sydney Swans secured a victory. Female entertainers were hired from the Party Girls Melbourne agency to attend the hotel.

One of the women involved reportedly discovered that her housemate had recorded the audio and subsequently provided it to AFL officials. This revelation has intensified the scandal, casting a shadow over the players involved and the agency that supplied the entertainers.

The scandal has led to significant personal repercussions. Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has reportedly split from his fiancée, Steffie Waters, in the wake of the hotel incident. Waters was seen fleeing to Noosa shortly after the scandal broke.

Isaac Heeney has split from his fiancée Steffie Waters in the wake of the hotel scandal

Heeney's fiancée Steffie Waters fled to Noosa after the scandal broke (pictured on August 21)

Other players implicated include Chad Warner and Riley Bice. Images show these players leaving Sydney Swans headquarters on September 23.

Swans players Isaac Heeney (right) Chad Warner and Riley Bice (left) were seen leaving Sydney Swans HQ on September 23

The incident has raised questions about player conduct and the broader implications for the AFL. The Daily Mail can reveal that one of the Sydney Swans strippers' housemates recorded the audio at the center of the developing scandal.

The Daily Mail can reveal one of the Sydney Swans strippers' housemates recorded the audio at the centre of the developing scandal. (Stock image posed by model)

The women were hired from the Party Girls Melbourne agency (the agency's website is shown)

The Mail previously revealed how the night after Sydney's win over Essendon descended into chaos when a group of players hired female entertainers to attend the Pullman hotel (pictured)


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