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‘We fear for our lives’: Woman involved in Swans scandal breaks silence
Five Sydney Swans players—Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice, and James Jordon—were suspended for the season on Wednesday following a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel early Monday morning.
Victorian sex crime detectives travelled to Sydney on Thursday to interview Heeney, Warner, Blakey, Bice, and Jordon as the club grappled with its 'no dickheads' policy and internal culture standards.
Major sponsors Colgate and Nike suspended deals with Heeney and Warner on Thursday, while book publisher Allen & Unwin paused promotion of Heeney's children's books amid the investigation.
CEO Matthew Pavlich apologized for the "distress caused" on Thursday morning, yet fans plan to boycott Sunday's men's match while supporting the women's historic double-header at the SCG.
Executive director of club performance John Longmire told Fox Footy on Wednesday the club's culture has "taken a big hit" and rebuilding trust will require significant time and effort.