Swans’ AFLW captain says women’s side deserves support | ABC NEWS
Sydney Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy says the best way fans can support her side this week is to get out to Sunday’s double-header at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
McEvoy and Sydney Swans AFLW coach Colin O’Riordan spoke to the media amid a scandal related to the men’s team that has dominated headlines. It followed a press conference with Swans AFL coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills earlier today.
Five men’s players — Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bice and James Jordon — have been stood down by the Swans for breaching the club’s standards on drinking and staying out late following last Sunday’s win over Essendon in Melbourne.
Police from Victoria’s sexual crimes squad are investigating a report of sexual assault, which the ABC understands centres on a player allegedly touching one of the women without her consent. Police have not made any arrests or laid charges.
The women’s side takes on Essendon at the SCG on Sunday, followed by the men’s team facing North Melbourne.
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