Swans AFLW captain says club has taken ‘reputational hit’
Sydney Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy has addressed the reputational damage caused by five male players being stood down amid a police investigation. She emphasized that the actions of those players do not reflect the broader club and called for fan support for the upcoming women's match.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of professional sports culture, accountability, and the impact of off-field misconduct on club reputation and gender-inclusive programs.
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Share A A A Sydney Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy says the club has “taken a reputational hit” after five male players were stood down for breaching club standards and a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault continues.
However, McEvoy said the actions of those players – James Jordon, Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, Riley Bice and Nick Blakey – were not a reflection of the broader club, and called on fans to support the team at Sunday’s double-header at the SCG, which will be the second time the women’s team have played a competitive match at the historic venue.
“On behalf of the playing group, we also support the club in the sanctions that were handed down to the players,” McEvoy said on Friday.
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