Sydney Swans hotel incident (10 news)

[Francois Jackson]

so what did he actually do? She is a stripper right.

[one-eyed]

Sydney Swans AFL coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills will speak to the media at 10.30am AEST on Friday morning regarding the alleged sexual assault scandal that has dominated headlines this week.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2026-sydney-swans-player-incident-latest-updates-victoria-police-investigating-sexual-assault-allegations-callum-mills-and-dean-cox-press-conference/news-story/197f2b683748c14b4923be3d28e07d3b

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/sydney-swans/afl-news-2026-sydney-swans-player-incident-latest-updates-victoria-police-investigating-sexual-assault-allegations-reported-resentment-inside-player-group/news-story/6b1b5013cdd54604e873e907a30d52d1

[WilliamPowell]

so what did he actually do? She is a stripper right.

What does her occupation have to do with it? Are you suggesting it somehow mitigates what has allegedly occurred?

As for what he has  allegedly done,  there's been speculation in the media that's all but nil comment from the police. Which is as it should be when it's an ongoing investigation

[Francois Jackson]

so what did he actually do? She is a stripper right.

What does her occupation have to do with it? Are you suggesting it somehow mitigates what has allegedly occurred?

As for what he has  allegedly done,  there's been speculation in the media that's all but nil comment from the police. Which is as it should be when it's an ongoing investigation

no that is not what i was suggesting. 

Next time answer or confirm the question i actually asked.


Edit: leave out the insults

[WilliamPowell]

so what did he actually do? She is a stripper right.

What does her occupation have to do with it? Are you suggesting it somehow mitigates what has allegedly occurred?

As for what he has  allegedly done,  there's been speculation in the media that's all but nil comment from the police. Which is as it should be when it's an ongoing investigation

no that is not what i was suggesting. 

Next time answer or confirm the question i actually asked.


Edit: leave out the insults

Then why did you bring up her occupation?

[Francois Jackson]

just answer the question its not that hard. By the way its okay for you to insinuate and cast judgement but then when others do its an insult. You are really not that bright are you.

Anyway to other posters which 4 do you take. Id be very keen on Blakey if he leaves. We have the money to take him and he would suit us perfectly.

[Francois Jackson]

good to see albo making a stand for womans rights  which has remained very silent on here.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/woman-at-centre-of-swans-scandal-fears-for-her-life-after-being-identified-online-as-investigation-continues/news-story/03f8e9ecac04ff1b90561af59a17ff9c

then nek min just read this in the HUN 

The Herald Sun can also reveal Swans footballers are alleged to have referenced Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s controversial “melons” comments about Japan’s first female Prime Minister while they were taking lap dances.

One player is alleged to have referred to another as having “done an Albo”.

In a highly criticised appearance on the “Bush Deep” podcast, Mr Albanese talked about “melons” gifted to him by Japanese PM Sane Takaichi.

[WilliamPowell]

just answer the question its not that hard. By the way its okay for you to insinuate and cast judgement but then when others do its an insult. You are really not that bright are you.

Anyway to other posters which 4 do you take. Id be very keen on Blakey if he leaves. We have the money to take him and he would suit us perfectly.

Why do you always have resort to insults, when you are asked a reasonsble question?

Why the need by you to bring up and I'll quote your here "She is a stripper right", you know her occupation. It has absolutely zero bearing on what the allegations are. You raised that and I asked why? Instead of answering you have as you always do gone the attack and thrown in a few insults for good measure.

Your constant need to unsult and belittle others (e.g. "You are really not that bright are you.") is duly noted.

I answered your question or did you miss that

So here you go this is my answer to your question which you have conveniently ignored:

"As for what he has allegedly done,  there's been speculation in the media that's all but nil comment from the police. Which is as it should be when it's an ongoing investigation"

Or is it a case of you not liking the answer?

And in answer to your last sentences, you know the question

I wouldn't be taking any of them. Why? because each player even though are not the person under investigation for the alleged sexual assault were on the room and allegedly did nothing to stop what was taking place. They may not end up being charged but they are still guilty.

So taking on any of them by extension is condoning their behaviour. Happy to call it guilty by association

Don't give poo if anyone agrees or not.

[Damo]

At the moment I’d take Blakey for sure FJ

Why?

Pretty simple
Innocent until proven guilty

People are pretty quick to pass judgement on rumours.

Nobody knows what happened in that room apart from those that were there. And certainly nobody in this forum knows.

[WilliamPowell]

At the moment I’d take Blakey for sure FJ

Why?

Pretty simple
Innocent until proven guilty

People are pretty quick to pass judgement on rumours.

Nobody knows what happened in that room apart from those that were there. And certainly nobody in this forum knows.

Facts are Blakey was in the room Damo, that's not a rumour it is fact

I agree people are innocent until proven guilty but these are serious allegations

Let's not lose sight of that.

[Damo]

At the moment I’d take Blakey for sure FJ

Why?

Pretty simple
Innocent until proven guilty

People are pretty quick to pass judgement on rumours.

Nobody knows what happened in that room apart from those that were there. And certainly nobody in this forum knows.

Facts are Blakey was in the room Damo, that's not a rumour it is fact

I agree people are innocent until proven guilty but these are serious allegations

Let's not lose sight of that.

Depends what happened
Might not be anywhere near as bad as people think

It might be worse

I see it’s taken less than a week for them to come out and say they are going to sue

How predictable

And saying they thought they were carpenters ??? Give me a spell

As I’ve said in another post, my Mrs has been raped twice. If they’ve copped it bad, I’ll be the first saying I hope they get their right whack.

If what I’ve heard happened (again, all rumours), the furore is a joke. We will see, as it’s all going to come out soon enough.

[Andyy]

Agree Damo.

Thought they were tradies, please. They knew they are AFL players and have money. I'm prepared to bet everything was going to plan up until a point or even beyond. Innocent until proven guilty, like Tanner Bruhn.

As for a trade, yep I'd take all five. Give the swines a future 2nd, f them lol

[one-eyed]

The Sydney Swans supports the action taken by Victoria Police in releasing today’s statement regarding the investigation.
 
The Sydney Swans categorically confirms that no member of staff is involved in the investigation. This includes being in the hotel room central to the police investigation.
 
The Club reiterates that no player has been interviewed by police at this stage.

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2106766/sydney-swans-statement

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Victoria Police said in a statement “a number of people” have been spoken to as detectives continue their inquiries.

“Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad continue to investigate a report of a sexual assault in East Melbourne on 17 August,” Victoria police said.

“The incident occurred at a hotel on Wellington Parade in the early hours of the morning.

“The exact circumstances of the matter are still being established and a number of people have been spoken to.

“As the investigation remains active and ongoing, we will not be commenting further including providing information on the specific circumstances of the matter, movements of detectives and any statements or interviews taken.

“Where there is information that it is appropriate and beneficial to release then we will do so.”

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-hit-out-as-victoria-police-issue-statement/news-story/026ce9e7587eee63cbe04b067aba50af

[one-eyed]

https://x.com/9NewsMelb/status/2091079536314048730

‘Entire world turned upside down’: Woman in Swans sex assault claim explores civil action

Euan Kennedy
News,com,au
August 22, 2026

A third woman in the Sydney Swans alleged hotel sex assault incident has engaged legal representation for a potential civil claim.

Slater and Gordon senior lawyer Jackson Pannam said his client, who was involved in the alleged incident at the Pullman Hotel on Monday, had her world “turned upside down” by the “incredibly traumatic experience”.

He said his client was the woman who called police on Monday morning, and was continuing to speak with officers investigating an alleged sexual assault.

“At Slater and Gordon, we see the profound and long-lasting impact that serious injury, loss and abuse can have on people’s lives,” Mr Pannam said.

“Everyone deserves to be safe going about their life, at home, at work, and in public spaces without risk of being assaulted or harmed.

“We’re standing with our client to support her during this difficult time and to help her get the justice she deserves.”

Any civil claim would be separate to any criminal proceeding.

On Friday, two other women involved in the incident at the Pullman hotel confirmed through their lawyer they were also planning to take civil action against the Sydney Swans “sooner rather than later”.

Carbone Lawyers personal injury head John Karantzis represents those two women and labelled what allegedly happened to his clients in the hotel room the most “disgusting and degrading” thing he has heard in his nearly three decades in the job.

“I can’t go into detail but what I can say is the behaviour that the three women were subjected to are probably the most degrading and disgusting acts I’ve heard of in my 28 years as a lawyer,” he told the Herald Sun on Friday.

“What makes me say that? I’m the father of 22-year-old daughter and I wouldn’t want her or any female to be subjected to what they were subjected to.”

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/woman-at-centre-of-swans-sex-assault-claim-had-entire-world-turned-upside-down-explores-civil-action/news-story/23cbfcf3f965883bcbc8dd5b429d1992

[WilliamPowell]

Agree Damo.

Thought they were tradies, please. They knew they are AFL players and have money. I'm prepared to bet everything was going to plan up until a point or even beyond. Innocent until proven guilty, like Tanner Bruhn.

As for a trade, yep I'd take all five. Give the swines a future 2nd, f them lol

Just so I'm clear Andyy and Damo, the players are innocent until proven guilty and we should wait for all the facts, right? But you both appear to be saying the women involved should not be afforded the same standards?

As you've both inferred that they are lying re them saying they thought the players were carpenters despite the women saying that is what the players told them.

Damo, you suggested that if some of the rumours you've heard are true then "the furore is a joke". Understand your point there but....

I'll counter that by saying there was a 4 page spread in yesterday's HUN giving a timeline and details of what they are reporting as what happened. The Age also ran something similar. After reading both papers if only 50% of what was in those articles is true then the furore will grow at a rapid rate.

And just as another thing why weren't or haven't these players been drug tested? AFL & ASADA where are you? Don't hide behind the police investigation. You are entitled to drug test any player at any time. So why haven't you?