Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan 'feels sorry' for Sydney Swans as AFL finals clash looms
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has commented on the Sydney Swans' recent internal scandal involving the suspension of five players. The incident has created uncertainty for the Swans as they prepare for an upcoming AFL finals clash against the Lions.
Why it matters
The scandal significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the AFL finals series and the integrity of the Sydney Swans' premiership campaign.
Chris Fagan says he sees the Sydney scandal as a "head-scratcher". ( Getty Images: James Wiltshire/AFL Photos )
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan describes the Sydney Swans scandal as a "head-scratcher".
The Lions are likely to play the Swans in a qualifying final at the SCG.
The Sydney men's team play North Melbourne on Sunday after the women's team play Essendon.
Link copied Share Share article Embattled Sydney will brace for further fallout from the scandal that has rocked the AFL club, while finalising preparations for a dead rubber against North Melbourne on Sunday.
On Thursday, five players — Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon — were suspended for the rest of the season for "breaching club standards".
Separately, a police investigation continues into the events at East Melbourne's Pullman Hotel in the early hours of Monday morning.
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