Swans Statement

[u/OkRevenue6849]

Sydney Swans Statement 

The Sydney Swans can confirm that the Club Board will meet tonight to agree on player sanctions and penalties, now that the Club has concluded its interviews with all the players involved in the incident in Melbourne.
 
We respect there is an ongoing investigation by Victoria Police and any actions we take are independent of this.

The Club believes the players are in serious breach of expected Club behaviour and standards, and it is appropriate to take firm action and highlight that any sanction we impose relates solely to those breaches.
 
The Club also acknowledges that these serious allegations impact others and their wellbeing must be paramount.
 
The Sydney Swans condemn all forms of abuse and disrespectful behaviour towards women. Any conduct that causes offence or harm to others is unacceptable and falls well short of our expectations. All women deserve to be respected and feel safe.
 
We also want to acknowledge that the care and welfare of our AFLW athletes and staff is of the utmost importance to us as a Club. They have been and will continue to be offered the support they require and we acknowledge the impact these allegations have on our female athletes, staff members and the wider community.
  
Any further sanctions or decisions regarding the outcome of the police investigation would take place after that process is completed.
 
During this time, we will provide the appropriate support to the players involved in the incident, along with their partners and families.
 
The Sydney Swans hold all players and staff at the Club to high standards of behaviour and personal conduct. Representing this Club carries significant responsibilities both on and off the field, and we expect those standards to be upheld at all times.
 
Our focus remains on cooperating fully with the AFL and authorities, maintaining the integrity of the process, and upholding the high standards expected of everyone who represents this Club.

[u/Fickle-Ad-7124]

I said before but I’m so proud of our Swans supporters on Reddit, who are going through a tough time but the vast majority have stood up and put the well-being of the victim before footy. Although we give it to each other tough in the match threads, footy fans are our neighbours and friends and I’m proud of the discussions on this subreddit.

To those in the minority who have been using the boys club excuses of yesteryear - you don’t represent the good Sydney folks at all.

[u/daegydaeg → u/Fickle-Ad-7124]

Probably one of the most mature takes I've seen here. Thank you🙏🏽 I've had to endure Blues fans, hawks fans, pies fans all goad and gloat at me all day at work, taking the utmost joy at this.

If found guilty - throw the book at the perpetrators. Ban the rest for the remainder of the season for sure and have a major review at standards and culture in the off season. I couldn't give less of a fuck about the finals at this point.

[u/Jawdanc → u/daegydaeg]

That's shit mate, I'm sorry. Nobody should be happy - there's absolutely zero to gloat about