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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.

AAP · 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’

The Guardian - AU · 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…

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 24

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

Swans' AFLW team ride record support for Bombers win

With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club.

AAP · Aug 23

Swans fans turn out in tense return to footy field

Fans turned out in force for a Sydney Swans AFLW fixture, the first game since a sexual assault scandal resulted in the suspension of five men's players.

AAP · 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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22

Third woman eyes legal action over Swans hotel ordeal

A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault after a hotel-room gathering with Sydney Swans players has engaged lawyers to look into a potential civil claim.

AAP · Aug 22

'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

Amid an epidemic of violence against women, advocates hope discussion on the Sydney Swans allegations has pushed Australian elite football to a tipping point.

AAP · Aug 21

Swans release fresh statement on hotel scandal

Sydney will attempt to complete preparations for its AFL dead rubber against North Melbourne while bracing for further fallout from sexual assault allegations.

AAP · Aug 21