# Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as players face possible stand-down over alleged sexual assault

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-17 22:56 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/18/sydney-swans-coach-extremely-disappointed-as-club-faces-call-on-standing-down-players-over-alleged-sexual-assault-ntwnfb

> Victoria police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel early on Monday. Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox said he was “extremely disappointed” as the club and AFL consider whether to stand down several players under investigation. No players had been charged as of Monday evening.

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