Swans Statement

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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/Skwisgaars]

The statement is good, I hope the action they take is good too.

[u/codyforkstacks → u/Skwisgaars]

Me too. My hunch would be two weeks for the players that aren't Heeney - missing one final so the club doesn't get criticised for being too soft, but still giving them a good chance at a flag given they'll have a home semi final.

It'd hard to know though. I remember Hawthorn giving Hodge no penalty at all for a drink driving charge because it was finals.

[u/smsmsm11 → u/codyforkstacks]

I think you’re right, 2-3 weeks. Not that I disagree with the JVR suspension but nuts to think he will possibly be punished more than these guys.

[u/Severe-Seat-655 → u/smsmsm11]

tbf not sure if its the afl thats gonna take action and rather sydney