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AFL considers standing down several Sydney Swans players

Sydney Morning Herald - National · 18 August 2026 at 4:36 pm

AFL considers standing down several Sydney Swans players

The AFL is considering standing down several key Sydney Swans players as an alleged sexual assault investigation engulfs the club.

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