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
Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak. 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 have a 'superpower' for finals, says star Lion Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko won't make the mistake of underestimating an undermanned Sydney side, saying the embattled AFL club has a "superpower" for finals. 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
No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations. AAP · Sep 3
Victoria police confirm they have spoken with four people over Sydney Swans scandal Detectives from Sexual Crimes Squad travelled to NSW this week as part of investigation into sexual assault allegations The Guardian - AU · Sep 2
Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room. AAP · Sep 2
Swans claim AFLW an 'even comp' despite North dominance Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne are still undefeated, but Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan believes the ladder might not capture the whole picture. AAP · Sep 1
Lions ignore Swans' plight, expect their best Harris Andrews and the Brisbane Lions insist there is no complacency, only more wariness, as the under-fire Swans prepare to host their AFL qualifying final. AAP · Sep 1
Dee Salmin, Darcy Moore’s partner, to boycott Brownlow ceremony in wake of Sydney Swans scandal Podcast host expresses discomfort at attending medal ceremony as she says AFL’s attitude towards women needs to change The Guardian - AU · Aug 31
Giant heartbreak: AFLW thriller at Manuka Oval leaves GWS devastated The Giants were in a winning position, but fell at the end. The Canberra Times · Aug 30
AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
'Work to do': AFL chair on respect for women AFL chairman Craig Drummond says respect for women is "not negotiable" for the league following the Sydney Swans hotel scandal. AAP · Aug 27
AAP · Aug 27 Vulnerable but strong: Sydney's AFLW team forge ahead Sydney's AFLW players are bravely forging ahead through the crisis engulfing the men's team, with vulnerability proving crucial in keeping them strong.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26 From the Pocket: Geelong is a club that pushes its luck but the concussion story must not be buried The Sydney Swans scandal was the last thing the AFL wanted, though it was convenient in terms of helping the Cats waiver saga fade away
AAP · Aug 25 Leaving embattled Swans was tough: new Bombers coach New Essendon coach and ex-Sydney assistant Mark McVeigh was shocked by the Swans' hotel scandal, adding it was hard to leave the AFL club in a tough moment.
AAP · Aug 25 Why 'Spike' is well-armed for unique Essendon challenge Mark McVeigh will have to mend a sharply divided club in his return to Essendon, having beaten a fascinating path back to the Bombers since retiring in 2012.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25 The Sydney Swans scandal has left many outraged. But what happens if no police charges are laid? Behaviour we once might have shrugged off now makes us deeply uncomfortable. But discomfort alone cannot define the standard
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.”
AAP · Aug 25 'Embarrassed': Richmond players on Mad Monday antics Richmond's players filmed at a Mad Monday function are embarrassed at their behaviour, denying it was linked to the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations.
AAP · Aug 24 Video of Tigers' Mad Monday sparks new AFL headache A week after Sydney and the AFL were plunged into crisis, Richmond players have been caught on video playing up at their Mad Monday function.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24 Banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlow ceremony as AFL delays inquiry until police probe concludes AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon faces media for first time since players stood down, saying ‘the way we treat women says a lot about who we are’
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…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24 Sydney Swans’ tears flow after AFL football’s week in the sewer The Swans beat North Melbourne at the SCG, but the result mattered little at the end of a week that has been a wake-up call for all connected to club