Published: 03:23 BST, 17 August 2026 | Updated: 04:07 BST, 17 August 2026
Several Sydney Swans players are being investigated over an alleged sexual assault incident in Melbourne.
Police swarmed the Pullman East Melbourne hotel, where players were staying after Sunday night's win over Essendon at the MCG.
'The Sydney Swans can confirm several players were involved in an alleged incident in Melbourne last night,' a Sydney Swans spokesperson said.
'The Swans have notified the AFL and relevant authorities and cannot provide further comment at this stage.'
Police confirmed they are investigating the alleged incident.
'Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in East Melbourne on 17 August,' a police spokesperson told Daily Mail.
'The incident occurred at a hotel on Wellington Parade in the early hours of the morning.
Several Sydney Swans players are being investigated after an alleged incident in Melbourne
Victoria Police swarmed the Pullman East and were seen talking with Sydney Swans officials
'The exact circumstances are yet to be established and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.'
The Swans were staying at the hotel following Sunday evening's victory over Essendon at the MCG.
Up to eight uniformed and plain-clothes officers were seen inside with clipboards and camera equipment, while others guarded the main staircase and several marked and unmarked police vehicles remained outside.
Several players were reportedly seen in the middle of a street in the CBD at about 2am.
7AFL footy host Tom Morris revealed details about the alleged incident.
