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Suspended 'Pullman Five' Return to Swans HQ as Police Probe Continues

A Victoria Police update due in late October will help determine players’ trade chances, award eligibility and any further club sanctions.

Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordan return to Sydney Swans HQ to address team
Sydney banned players are meeting with their teammates on Wednesday.
Sydney Swans player Riley Bice arriving for the group meeting. NewsWire / Monique Harmer
Banned Sydney players return to Swans HQ after alleged Pullman Hotel incident.

Overview

  • Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice returned to Sydney Swans headquarters this week for routine end-of-season exit meetings and addressed the full playing group.
  • Club-imposed sanctions already sidelined the five for the remainder of the season and banned them from attending the Brownlow count despite receiving votes.
  • Sources at the club said the players apologised and showed remorse during the meeting while Riley Bice has been cleared by police as no longer a person of interest.
  • The AFL has kept out of the club’s internal handling and the players’ longer-term futures remain unresolved with contract terms and trade interest, especially around Nick Blakey, under close scrutiny.
  • A Victoria Police update expected in late October and the AFL trade period starting on October 5 are the key upcoming milestones that will shape eligibility for awards, any further sanctions and possible trades.