The Sydney Swans controversy is a lesson about consent, impairment and responsibility
Content note: This article discusses alleged sexual assault, consent and alcohol. Legal disclaimer: This article concerns an ongoing police investigation and discusses alleged conduct. As at 24 August 2026, police had made no arrests or laid charges, and…
When Language Softens Accountability: What we Can Learn From the Sydney Swans and Matthew Pavlich
When Sydney Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich first spoke about the serious allegations surrounding several of the club’s players, one phrase stood out. He said the club was “extremely shocked and disappointed” and that the players had “found…