Swans' historic SCG double header goes ahead as police investigate five stood-down players

Five Swans players remain stood down as Victoria Police investigate an alleged sexual assault at Melbourne's Pullman Hotel. No arrests, no charges. Sunday's historic SCG double header goes ahead regardless — AFLW v Essendon, then men v North Melbourne. AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy and coach Colin O'Riordan backed the sanctions on the five. Rivals GWS urged members to attend the women's game.