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Missing teen William brought to tears by surprise message from footy hero

Teen who survived six days lost in bushland gets call from his hero

‘That just made him cry, because these guys here, these are his inspiration.’

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos-NOVEMBER 13, 2026. Matthew Pavlich - Chief Executive Officer Sydney Swans speaking at a press conference. The players at the centre of the Sydney Swans Pullman hotel stripper scandal will not face any sexual assault charges. NewsWire/ Rohan Kelly

The Pullman Five were cleared but AFL will never be the same

Even though the police chose not to charge the Pullman Five with sexual assault, their club’s response shows innocence is not enough to protect AFL players caught up in controversy.

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Sydney Swans players Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Nick Blakey have been questioned by police over an alleged sexual assault inside a hotel room at the Pullman East Melbourne on August 17.

No charges: Swans players cleared after police investigation

Victoria Police have confirmed the four players at the centre of the Sydney Swans’ Pullman Hotel scandal will not be charged. 

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A decision on whether to charge four Sydney Swans players over an alleged incident at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel has been delayed.

Twist in Swans Pullman Hotel saga as police delay decision

A decision on whether to charge four Sydney Swans players over an alleged incident at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel has been delayed.

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Police expect to make a decision on whether to charge a group of Sydney Swans players following an incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.

Fate of Swans players in hotel scandal to be revealed today

Police expect to make a decision on whether to charge a group of Sydney Swans players following an incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.

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Mark Hutchings has honoured his late partner by naming the couple's daughter after her.

Eagles star names baby after partner following tragic death

Former Eagle Mark Hutchings has honoured his late partner Hannah Camplin with a loving gesture two months after her death.

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Cameron Bruce will be Brisbane’s next senior coach.

Brisbane settle on new coach to succeed Chris Fagan

The move comes a month after the legendary coach walked away from the role.

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The Swans have beaten the Bulldogs to fly into the second weekend of the AFLW finals. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Slick Swans beat Bulldogs in wet and wild AFLW final

Sydney have thumped the Western Bulldogs in a wet and windy AFLW elimination final thanks to a stint in defence by superstar forward Chloe Molloy.

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Matthew Pavlich is dealing with another off-field crisis.

Swans to investigate culture in the wake of latest scandal

Sydney Swans have promised members to undertake a wholesale review of the club’s culture following their latest off-field scandal.

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Tom Papley.

‘Bitterly disappointed’: Pavlich on Papley drug test

Sydney Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich says he is “bitterly disappointed” after star forward Tom Papley failed a roadside drug test.

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Tom Papley is facing a court date

Shock details about Swans star’s drug test as image emerges

Sydney is facing another off-field crisis with a senior player in trouble with the law after failing a roadside drug test.

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Jake Stringer, Elijah Tsatas and Max Ramsden have all joined new AFL clubs.

AFL veteran joins fourth club as several axed players find new homes

The 32-year-old is officially a Saint, while another club has welcomed in three new additions.

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Ruby Schleicher is one of the Collingwood players leaving the club this off-season.

Respect for W side should be black and white

Collingwood will undergo a formal review of its women’s program following a player exodus but it can’t be a box-ticking exercise.

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Madeleine Scanlon and the Dockers fell just short against Sydney.

Wharfie Time’s BACK! Dockers’ gongs return in AFLW game

Fremantle have unleashed Wharfie Time for the first time since losing the AFL grand final - but the result once again failed to go the Dockers’ way.

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The court was told Worrell had entered a pedestrian crossing and struck a pedestrian, potentially while distracted. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Crows star fronts court over pedestrian crash

An Adelaide Crows defender has admitted to a dumb mistake he made when he ran a red light, with a court being told his conduct fell “well short” of driving standards.

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will be re-drafted by the Suns.

Jamarra handed another AFL lifeline after being delisted

The former No.1 draft pick played three games for the Suns in 2026 after his exit from the Bulldogs.

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Robbie Fox has been sacked by Tasmania.

Presser shut down as sacked Devils captain keeps off-field job

A journalist was stopped mid-question as the new AFL club faced scrutiny over the situation.

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A new man is reportedly under investigation after a secret recording of the alleged victims was seized by police.

Sydney Swans hotel scandal takes new turn with mystery man

A new man is reportedly under investigation after a secret recording of the alleged victims was seized by police.

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