Swans stand down five players for season after sexual assault allegation

Sydney have stood down Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner for the rest of the 2026 AFL season after an allegation of sexual assault at Melbourne's Pullman Hotel on Monday. Victoria Police confirmed no arrests or charges have been made. The Swans said the AFL supported the sanctions, imposed after a board meeting on Tuesday evening.