# AFL chief breaks silence over ‘deeply concerning’ Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-18 10:07 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/afl-chief-breaks-silence-over-deeply-concerning-sydney-swans-sexual-assault-allegations-ntwnfb

> AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says allegations involving Sydney Swans players are “deeply concerning” and that the league and club will consider the players’ broader conduct as more information emerges. Victorian police are investigating a reported assault at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel; no arrests or charges have been made.

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