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Police will not charge four Sydney Swans players over hotel incident
Victoria Police will not charge four Sydney Swans players over an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel.
The players are Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, Chad Warner and Nick Blakey, who now plays for North Melbourne.
Police said there was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges after investigating the allegation.
The alleged incident took place at the Pullman Hotel in the early hours of 17 August, and three women made a report to police.
The investigation was separate from the Swans’ decision to suspend four players, including the four under investigation, for breaching club standards after an AFL game.
The club’s action involved drinking and bringing women back to their hotel, while Riley Bice and two other people were treated as witnesses in the police case.
A civil matter is still ongoing, and police say they cannot comment further because of it.
Victoria police will not charge four Sydney Swans players investigated over an alleged sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel.
Police said they would not proceed with criminal charges because of insufficient evidence, based on legal advice.
The players are Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, Chad Warner and Nick Blakey.
Police said they could not comment further because of an ongoing civil matter.
The Swans suspended the four players and teammate Riley Bice in August for breaching club standards.
- Who
- Sydney Swans players Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, Chad Warner and Nick Blakey.
- What
- Victoria police will not bring criminal charges against the four players after investigating an alleged sexual assault.
- When
- Police made the decision in November 2026. The alleged incident was reported to have occurred in the early hours of 17 August.
- Where
- The Pullman Hotel in Melbourne, according to the Guardian. The SMH identifies the Pullman Hotel but does not state its location.
- Why
- Police said there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges, based on legal advice.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Three women made a report following the alleged incident at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne.
The Swans suspended the four players and teammate Riley Bice for breaching club standards.
Victoria police decided not to proceed with criminal charges against the four players.
- Players
- Isaac Heeney, James Jordon, Chad Warner and Nick Blakey
- Hotel
- Pullman Hotel, Melbourne
- Police decision
- No criminal charges due to insufficient evidence
- Reported incident
- Early hours of 17 August
- Club suspensions
- Four players and Riley Bice, in August
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What people are saying
Following a thorough investigation and based on legal advice, Victoria Police will not proceed with criminal charges due to insufficient evidence.
Due to the ongoing civil matter, Victoria Police is unable to make further comment.