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

Sydney suspended five players — Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice — on August 19 for the rest of 2026, including the playoffs. Chairman Andrew Pridham cited late-night drinking and bringing women to the team hotel. Victoria Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Melbourne's Pullman Hotel. No player has been charged. Sydney sat second entering the playoffs.