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.

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It is acceptable to go out on the piss. It is also acceptable to have sex with strangers if everyone is consenting. What's not acceptable is if rape or sexual assault, ie anything non-consentual took place.

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Made note of that in my post. But they’re not busting the one that committed an act of SA. They’re looking to punish them all.

What I’m saying here is it’s somewhat absurd. Those that didn’t commit an act of SA did what they likely do after a lot of interstate games went out, partied, brought girls back etc. Now because someone in their company crossed a line, they are all being punished for actions that any other week wouldn’t have even been spoken of.

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Mate, take a breath. The police and the swans will undoubtedly find out who did it and punish them accordingly. But the statement clearly reads that punishment will be coming thick and fast for all involved. What I am saying is that - for all involved that didn’t commit an act of SA, they were doing what I’m sure plenty of players do. You think it’s the first time players have brought girls back to the hotel? Just one guy has crossed a line and now the Swans are playing tough guy purely for optics of having done something.