Overview
- Isaac Heeney accepted the Bob Skilton Medal by pre-recorded video on Thursday night, apologised for his role in the Pullman Hotel incident and claimed his third consecutive club best-and-fairest.
- The Sydney Swans suspended Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice until the end of the 2026 season for breaching club standards after a post-match party at the Pullman East Melbourne.
- The club kept the five players eligible for the Bob Skilton count because coaches cast votes after every game, a decision the chair said preserves the integrity of votes and upholds the presumption of innocence.
- Victoria Police are conducting a separate investigation into an alleged sexual assault from the same night; Riley Bice has been cleared, four players were interviewed and no criminal charges have been laid so far.
- The episode has immediate reputational effects and fuelled media trade talk about contracted players including Nick Blakey while the police probe and club discipline continue to shape off-season decisions.