Albanese slams AFL response to Swans scandal, pushes NRL-style stand-down rule

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told ABC's 7.30 the AFL's initial response to the Sydney Swans scandal was "completely unacceptable" and "the AFL certainly needs to do better." He pointed to the NRL's no-fault stand-down clause — which sidelines players facing serious allegations during investigations — as a model. Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich confirmed players were linked to the alleged incident. No arrests or charges have been laid.