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Embattled AFL player 'can't wait' to return to Swans

Sydney player Isaac Heeney says he can't wait to return to the Swans as the spectre of sexual assault allegations continues to loom over the AFL club.

AAP · 22h ago

Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans' best and fairest

Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.

AAP · Oct 1

Suspended Swans in running for club best-and-fairest

The Sydney Swans have opted against ruling the five players the club suspended ineligible for the club champion award - and two are among the frontunners.

AAP · Sep 25

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Swans forward wants out, set to join rising Blues

Key forward Joel Amartey has played his last game for Sydney and will return to his Victorian home after Carlton offered a deal too good to turn down.

AAP · Sep 23

Banned Sydney Swans players apologise to AFL club

Sydney vice-captain Isaac Heeney has made his first public statement after the five suspended Swans players made their return to club headquarters.

AAP · Sep 22

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

The AFL avoided the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended stars winning the Brownlow Medal with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.

AAP · Sep 21

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich says the club hasn't decided if its five exiled players will return after reports of the suspended group's expected reintegration.

AAP · Sep 21

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Swans keep the faith amid turmoil as Dockers test looms

Driving Sydney's push for a grand final spot, veteran Jake Lloyd believes the Swans can't be reduced to a few individuals who "made the wrong choices".

AAP · Sep 17

'Backing him in': Swans make selection call for finals

Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 17

Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel

Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.

AAP · Sep 16

Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty

Sydney insist they haven't been told Nick Blakey wants a trade as the embattled club continues to manage the fallout from the Pullman Hotel scandal.

AAP · Sep 5

'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics

A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure.

AAP · Sep 4

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

As Sydney juggle a club crisis and a finals campaign, midfielder James Rowbottom says he has to "separate the person from the problem" to support teammates.

AAP · Sep 4

All-Australian nod lifts ruck great into rare air

Minor premiers Fremantle led the league with five All-Australian selections but all eyes were on record-breaking Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.

AAP · Aug 25

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Pedestrian.tv · Aug 25

Richmond Tigers Players Accused Of ‘Mocking’ Sydney Swans Allegations During Mad Monday

“What we need is good blokes out there having conversations around this and calling it out for what it is, because this is unacceptable, and we need to make sure we do better.”

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 24

AFL CEO Confirms Suspended Sydney Swans Players Are Barred From The Brownlows

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed that the five Sydney Swans players who've been suspended for the rest of the season — Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon — will be banned from attending the Brownlow Medal count. However, they still will be eligible to…

AAP · Aug 23

Swans crisis: AFL boss denies league has culture issue

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

Sydney Swans fans turn out in record numbers for AFLW match but hundreds walk out before men’s fixture

Supporters held banners in support of women as others expressed conflicted feelings at SCG double-header

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 22

Third woman who joined Sydney Swans players in Melbourne hotel considers legal action after ‘incredibly traumatic experience’

Slater and Gordon says client exploring civil claim while continuing to speak with police as they investigate alleged sexual assault

AAP · Aug 21

Daisy Pearce's words hit home in wake of Swans scandal

North Melbourne chief executive Jennifer Watt has spoken to the club's AFL team about the need to be a good human in the wake of the Sydney scandal.

AAP · Aug 20

'Let us down': Swans coach, captain blame five players

Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.

AAP · Aug 20

Swans name eight replacements for banned five

Sydney have decided who they will bring into their squad to replace Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice.

AAP · Aug 19

Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues

Isaac Heeney has had multiple sponsorships suspended as a police investigation continues into the Swans superstar and four teammates.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 19

Sydney Swans Players Issue Apology As Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault

Sydney Swans players have apologised after they were sanctioned as Victoria Police continues investigating a reported sexual assault.

AAP · Aug 19

Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans

Sydney's chief executive says if drugs were involved in the hotel incident involving five now-banned players it is potentially part of the police investigation.

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