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Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel

The Guardian Sport · 17 August 2026 at 06:52

Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel

Police investigating alleged incident at hotel near MCG Swans chief executive says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’ 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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Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel

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