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

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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.
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No charges: Swans players cleared after police investigation

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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

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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

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Kangaroos star Cameron Munster will again kick for goals if required to in Sunday night’s Rugby World Cup final. Adam Head

Reluctant kicker again ready to step up

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Kalyn Ponga's man-of-the-match return booked New Zealand's place in the World Cup decider. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

‘I can do it’: True extent of Ponga miracle revealed

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Kotoni Staggs loves donning the Kangaroos jersey but prefers not to sing the national anthem. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS)

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Josh Addo-Carr's future at Parramatta may be safe after all, following a negative drugs test. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Josh Addo-Carr’s second roadside drug test revealed

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Cricket

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Pat Cummins shouldn't lead Australia into next year's 50-over World Cup, writes Mitchell Johnson.
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David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Pat Cummins this week.

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Pat Cummins
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Time for a real investigation to uncover sandpaper’s truth

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Captain Pat Cummins in his extraordinary press conference addressing the 'sandpapergate' issue.

Cricketers urged to stop spat and move on from sandpapergate

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Tennis

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Novak Djokovic was in awe of Australian Rinky Hijikata's performance at the Paris Masters. (AP PHOTO)

'Playing out of his mind': Djokovic salutes Hijikata

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Alex de Minaur could still raise a smile after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the Vienna Open final. (AP PHOTO)

Demon's $1m solace as Alcaraz leads him a merry waltz

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A tennis administrator has voiced his concerns regarding new Australian Open boss Andrew Abdo. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

'Too big': Tiley's ex-2IC fears for Abdo as Open boss

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Daniil Medvedev leaves the court in Beijing after being disqualified against Novak Djokovic. (AP PHOTO)

Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd

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Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his playing days for Portugal are over after more than two decades.

‘Day has come’: Football superstar Ronaldo’s retirement call

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Jesús de Miguel has tragically died after an on-field collision.

Spanish football player dies after horrific on-field collision

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Manchester City have long maintained their innocence regarding the EPL's 100-plus charges. (EPA PHOTO)

Man City guilty over hundreds of rule breaches: reports

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‘Courageous’: Football legend dies at 64 after health battle

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Horse Racing

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Tom O’Brien won twice at the Cheltenham Festival in his career.

Famous family grieving ‘brilliant’ champion’s death aged 39

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Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has tragically died after a horrific fall at regional racetrack Warren.

Apprentice jockey dies after horrific fall, aged 22

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Ethan Brown kisses the trophy after riding Point of Law to victory in the Melbourne Cup.

Jockey’s journey from near-fatal Flemington fall to Cup win

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Ethan Brown riding Point of Law wins the Melbourne Cup.

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Formula One

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Norris unscathed after bottle and fireworks mishaps

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Alan Jones has died aged 80.
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Aussie Formula 1 champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

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Jack Doohan has been overlooked by Haas.

Australian son-of-a-gun’s Formula 1 career on the rocks

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Kimi Antonelli flew the Italian flag with pride after winning the world drivers' championship. (EPA PHOTO)

Emotional Antonelli drives into Formula One history

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Reece Walsh (left) and Kalyn Ponga are set for another classic matchup in the World Cup final.

Fullback battle looming as decisive factor in World Cup final

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Henry Pollock scores one of England's seven tries, but his vice-captain still backs the Wallabies. (AP PHOTO)

'They're very, very good': ailing Wallabies praised

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Peter Lakai of the All Blacks is tackled by Isaac Henry of the Wallabies.)

Another day, another Wallabies Bledisloe Cup beating

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Tributes are flowing for Jack Waugh (left), son of the Australian Rugby Union CEO Phil Waugh (centre) who died suddenly last week. Pictured with Charlie Waugh.

Tragedy as son of Wallabies legend dies aged just 21

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Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has tragically died after a horrific fall at regional racetrack Warren.

Apprentice jockey dies after horrific fall, aged 22

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Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his playing days for Portugal are over after more than two decades.

‘Day has come’: Football superstar Ronaldo’s retirement call

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Manchester City won the Premier League in 2018-19, the season in which the investigation began.

Manchester City face severe sanctions after A$1.7bn 'sham'

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