Rows of empty seats adorned the stands at the SCG ahead of the Sydney Swans men’s team final home game of the regular season following a turbulent week for the club.
With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club.
Audio from Monday morning has reportedly emerged, with the AFL’s integrity unit investigating after being made aware of the recording by the Sydney Swans.
Sydney Swans fans have smashed the home crowd record in a show of support for the AFLW team, but a large section walked out before the men’s team played.
Sydney Swans fans are preparing for an emotionally charged afternoon at the SCG, with some supporters still considering walking out after the AFLW side’s historic clash before the men’s team takes the field.
Three women remain in hiding and fearful for their safety, with two potential civil claims emerging over the alleged Sydney Swans sexual assault scandal.
There will be a fitness watch on Scott Pendlebury for AFL wildcard round after the Magpie was forced out of Collingwood's game with Brisbane before halftime.