Victoria Police probe Pullman Hotel incident
Victoria Police confirmed that the sexual crimes squad is actively investigating a reported sexual assault following an incident involving Australian Football League players at a Melbourne hotel.
Detectives are probing a report of a sexual assault that occurred at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne on Wellington Parade during the early hours of Monday morning, according to a police spokesperson. No arrests have been made and no charges have been laid as the investigation remains ongoing.
Sydney Swans leadership reels from serious breach
The Sydney Swans board scheduled a meeting to decide on player penalties after club leadership described the situation as a serious breach of standards.
The Sydney Swans confirmed that an unspecified number of players were involved in an incident during the hours following the team’s match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Matthew Pavlich, chief executive of the club, addressed reporters at a press conference on Monday.
“Safe to say, we’re extremely shocked and disappointed that this has taken place, and that the players have found themselves in this situation,” Pavlich said, adding that the club was still piecing together exact details.
Pavlich declined to disclose the specific nature of the allegations, the exact number of players involved, or whether any arrests had been made, citing the active police matter.
League headquarters notified as board weighs sanctions
The AFL issued a statement confirming that the Sydney club notified league headquarters of the situation, which is now subject to the ongoing Victoria Police inquiry.
The club’s board of directors arranged a meeting for Tuesday night to determine appropriate sanctions for the players involved. The disciplinary review follows the league leadership’s characterization of the initial reports as deeply concerning.
Final round looms amid off-field crisis
Sydney currently holds second place on the 2026 ladder following 17 wins across 22 matches this season.
The team is scheduled to play North Melbourne on Sunday for the final round of the regular season before the finals commence.
