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Sydney Swans AFL players allegedly involved in Melbourne hotel incident

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 17 August 2026 at 1:24 pm

Sydney Swans AFL players allegedly involved in Melbourne hotel incident

Police investigating alleged sexual assault at hotel Swans were staying at venue following win over Essendon Sydney Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich says he is “shocked and disappointed” about the circumstances which have led to several players becoming part of a Victoria police investigation into an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel.

Police were seen at the Pullman Hotel near the MCG on Monday morning where the Swans were staying after their victory over Essendon on Sunday.

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