‘Not a day for anyone to celebrate’: No talk of further sanctions from Swans, AFL on Pullman scandal

The AFL has released a statement after Sydney Swans players Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner and James Jordon, and North Melbourne recruit Nick Blakey were cleared by Victoria Police over a night of partying with three strippers at the Pullman East Melbourne hotel.

The league said it reserved the right to investigate if any further relevant information comes to light but announced no further penalty for the players, who were suspended for the end of the season by their club, with the AFL’s endorsement, for breaching behavioural standards.

The Swans also released a statement on Friday, acknowledging “today’s statement from Victoria Police that its investigation has concluded, with no charges laid against any Sydney Swans player.

“The club stood down players Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner in August 2026 because their conduct fell short of the standards of behaviour expected at the club. The club was clear from the outset that this decision was separate from the police investigation, and it stands by that decision.

“The club has commenced a comprehensive examination of its AFL program and is committed to acting on the findings and implementing meaningful change to build an environment that players, staff, members, supporters and corporate partners can be proud of.”