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19 August 2026
Sydney Swans president says club had to ‘torpedo our season’ with ‘serious’ action
Sydney Swans president Andrew Pridham said the club had to “torpedo our season” by taking “serious” action against players. Pridham told 7NEWS Sport that banning five players was proof “we’re not trying to brush anything under the carpet”.
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Why this matters
The bans show the club is prepared to accept a short-term hit to on-field results to address player issues publicly and uphold standards.
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