Sydney Swans remove Pullman scandal players from 2027 calendar

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Sydney Swans have removed three players involved in the Pullman Hotel scandal from their official 2027 calendar as a police investigation continues.

The Sydney Swans have removed three players involved in the Pullman Hotel scandal from their official 2027 calendar as a police investigation into sexual assault allegations continues. Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner and Nick Blakey no longer feature on the calendar being sold through The AFL Store, though the original version featuring them remains available through Amazon Australia at a higher price of $31.95 compared to $19.95 for the updated version.

Five players were suspended for the remainder of 2026 following a late-night incident at the Pullman Hotel on 17 August in which they were found to have breached club behavioural standards after staying out late, consuming alcohol and bringing women back to their hotel rooms. Four players — Heeney, Warner, one unnamed Jordon and Blakey — remain subjects of an ongoing police investigation following allegations made by three women. The fifth player, Bice, is no longer subject to the investigation. All five have denied criminal wrongdoing and no charges have been laid against any player.

The revamped calendar features Callum Mills, Braeden Campbell and Jake Lloyd in place of the three removed players, with several other players repositioned. Nick Blakey has since departed Sydney, securing an eight-year deal with North Melbourne reportedly worth about $11 million. Blakey issued a public apology following confirmation of his trade.

How it is being reported

• Sydney Swans remove Pullman Five from 2027 AFL calendar amid ongoing police investigationA telling change has emerged months after five players were embroiled in a scandal that rocked the AFL club.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 08:07
• Sydney Swans remove Pullman Five from 2027 AFL calendar amid ongoing police investigationA telling change has emerged months after five players were embroiled in a scandal that rocked the AFL club.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 08:07

In this story: Sydney Swans · Isaac Heeney · Chad Warner · Nick Blakey · North Melbourne · AFL

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