Sydney Swans Suspend Five Players for Rest of 2026 AFL Season Amid Police Investigation

Sydney suspended Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice on August 19 for the 2026 AFL season's remainder, including finals. Chairman Andrew Pridham cited late-night drinking and admitting women to the team hotel. The move coincides with a Victoria Police investigation into an alleged sexual assault at Melbourne's Pullman Hotel. No player has been charged. Sydney sat second on the ladder entering finals.