Swansea City players stand down amid scandal. The Australian Football League has been criticised by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for its handling of a scandal involving the Swans. On Wednesday, the Swans stood down five players for the rest of the season for breaching club standards. The players, Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon, Riley Bice, and Nick Blakey, were accused of drinking and bringing women to the hotel. Police from Victoria's sexual crimes squad have since flown to New South Wales and are investigating a report of sexual assault. Mr Albanese told 7.30 that he felt the initial response was not good enough. 'It's extraordinary that this has occurred,' Mr Albanese said. 'The idea that this is occurring is completely untenable, and the initial response as well was, I think, completely unacceptable.' League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 11th in Championship, 64 pts, 18W-10D-18L from 46 games, recent form WDWLW. Goals this season: 57 scored, 59 conceded (-2 goal difference). Currently sidelined: Cameron Burgess, Gonçalo Franco, Ross Stewart.