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James Jordon

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James Jordon, Sydney Swans player, suspended for rest of AFL season due to hotel misconduct.

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James Jordon is an Australian rules footballer for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is currently newsworthy due to his suspension from the remainder of the AFL season. This action was taken by the Sydney Swans club for a serious breach of player codes of conduct. The incident involved late-night drinking and inviting women to a hotel in Melbourne following a weekend match. The misconduct has also led to a police investigation by the Victorian sexual crimes squad into a reported sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel. While no arrests have been made and no charges have been laid, the club has suspended Jordon, along with four other teammates, Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, and Riley Bice. The current relevance lies in the club's disciplinary action and the ongoing police inquiry into the serious allegations.
Last updated: August 19, 2026