The Swans suspended Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, and Chad Warner for the rest of the 2026 AFL season due to a serious breach of club standards.
The decision came after their board reviewed the matter linked to a reported sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel on August 17, with Victoria Police still investigating and no charges laid.
While the AFL backs the move, it sidelines major contributors from a finals-contending team, drawing mixed fan reactions from support for the stance to concern over the postseason impact.
