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Sydney Swans have handed down heavy sanctions, suspending five players for the rest of the 2026 AFL season after they were linked to a police investigation in Victoria — though none are accused of sexual assault. The club conducted private interviews with legal teams before imposing penalties, emphasizing their zero-tolerance stance on behavior that disrespects women and acknowledging the impact on their AFLW team. The AFL backed the club’s independent decision, confirming the suspensions will sideline players through any finals. Club leadership apologized to fans, said the players are remorseful, and stressed behavioral standards—not football implications—were the driving factor. They’re cooperating fully with authorities and offering support to all affected parties while awaiting the outcome of the police probe.

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