# allegation (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover allegation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Swans players in tears as wins caps week from hell](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/swans-players-in-tears-as-wins-caps-week-from-hell-20260823-p60qsz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Callum Mills and Errol Gulden are in tears as a win over North Melbourne caps Sydney's catastrophic week. ## [McVeigh to meet with Essendon board ahead of expected endorsement as coach](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/mark-mcveigh-to-meet-with-essendon-board-as-coach-decision-edges-closer-20260823-p60qsa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · Peter Ryan · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Former Essendon players and Swans’ assistant coach Mark McVeigh will present to the Essendon board on Monday as the club prepares to make an announcement on their new senior coach. ## [No one wants to play the Blues, but the Swans are sitting ducks as finals race turns wild](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/no-one-wants-to-play-the-blues-but-the-swans-are-sitting-ducks-as-finals-race-turns-wild-20260823-p60qpl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · Michael Gleeson · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The Blues have now beaten three of the top four teams. The other one is Sydney, and even they admit they have torpedoed their season. ## [After a week of pain, the healing begins for the Swans and their supporters](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/after-a-week-of-pain-the-healing-begins-for-the-swans-and-their-supporters-20260823-p60qqf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · Vince Rugari · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The first home double-header in Sydney Swans history was both an unremarkably normal and a singularly bizarre experience. ## [Swans fans divided on staging boycott of men’s match](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/swans-fans-divided-on-staging-boycott-of-men-s-match-20260823-p60qqv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · Clare Sibthorpe · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ In a rare sight, fans boycotted the SCG following the AFLW win. Those who came only for the women made their presence and support known. Some still backed the men. ## [Merrett kicked what could have been the winning goal. But finishing 18th might be Essendon’s biggest reward](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/decision-time-for-essendon-bombers-after-sealing-first-wooden-spoon-in-a-decade-20260823-p60qqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · Marc McGowan · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The Bombers’ loss on Sunday means they won only two of 23 matches in a year they sacked former coach Brad Scott. Now, they face some important calls. ## [Emotions run high as Swans star nails goal](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/emotions-run-high-as-swans-star-nails-goal-20260823-p60qrp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Jake Lloyd boots a goal for the Sydney Swans in front of a modest SCG crowd after a tumultuous week for the club. ## [Swans AFLW captain says support 'just unbelievable' as record smashed](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/sydney-swans-aflw-break-record-recieve-unbelievable-support/107068848) _2026-08-23 · Marnie Vinall · Sport_ The women's team receive an outpouring of support including a record crowd as 16,672 fans filled the stands to watch them play. ## [Sydney Swans LIVE updates: Women’s and men’s team play first matches following week of scandal](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-live-updates-women-s-and-men-s-team-play-first-matches-following-week-of-scandal-20260823-p60qnz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · Jonathan Drennan, Vince Rugari, Clare Sibthorpe · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ After a week in which five male players were stood down for the rest of the season following an alleged incident in a Melbourne hotel room, the Swans will stage their first double-header featuring both the AFLW and AFL teams at the SCG. ## [How clubs expect wildcard weekend schedule to look and why it hasn’t been announced yet](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/how-clubs-expect-wildcard-weekend-schedule-to-look-and-why-it-hasn-t-been-announced-yet-20260823-p60qq0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · Peter Ryan · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Clubs are planning for a Bulldogs-Collingwood match on Friday and Melbourne to take on Carlton on Saturday night in the AFL’s inaugural wildcard weekend. ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/STpPB8C6xIHC) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Sloane's question for suspended Swans](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/sloanes-question-for-suspended-swans-20260823-p60qq5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The Sunday Footy Show team discusses the Sydney situation. ## [Matthew Lloyd opens up on a potential return to Essendon](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/matthew-lloyd-opens-up-on-a-potential-return-to-essendon-20260816-p60orb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-23 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Matthew Lloyd has spoken about his desire to return and help Essendon, but it won't be next year. ## ['Mainly to support AFLW': Swans fans descend on SCG amid club scandal](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/sydney-swans-fans-react-to-week-at-scg-on-sunday/107068462) _2026-08-23 · Marnie Vinall · Sport_ Sydney Swans fans react to an emotional week, where a scandal continues to engulf the club, as they prepare to watch a historic double-header at the SCG. ## [Bristol City striker's stunning backheel goal in England goes viral](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/dom-ballard-goal-stuns-for-bristol-city/107068532) _2026-08-23 · Sport_ Bristol City's Dom Ballard scores a goal that's left many fans saying the Puskás Award may already be over for the season. ## [Australia completes innings victory over Bangladesh inside two days in Mackay](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/australia-vs-bangladesh-live-updates-second-test-day-two/107065186) _2026-08-22 · Simon Smale and Henry Hanson · Sport_ Australia bounces back from its Darwin disaster to claim a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh, with Mitch Starc claiming 10 wickets for the match. ## [‘Don’t abandon the club’: Swans fans ready to show support after week of turmoil](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/don-t-abandon-the-club-swans-fans-ready-to-show-support-after-week-of-turmoil-20260822-p60qjz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-22 · Billie Eder · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ It has been a confronting week for Sydney fans. But many are preparing to turn out at the SCG for Sunday’s double-header to support the club – and especially the AFLW team. ## [Norris to start on pole for Dutch GP as Russell claims sprint](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/oscar-piastri-qualifies-fourth-f1-dutch-grand-prix/106998476) _2026-08-22 · Sport_ Oscar Piastri will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fourth, while teammate Lando Norris claimed pole position after qualifying overnight. ## [Sydney Swans fans grapple with scandal ahead of double-header](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/swans-fans-grapple-with-scandal-ahead-of-double-header/107066804) _2026-08-22 · Jessica Riga · Sport_ Sydney Swans fans are grappling with an emotional week of developments ahead of a historic double-header, as a scandal continues to engulf the team. ## [Positive news for Tiger cub after heart scare; Crows dominate the Giants](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-carlton-blues-chase-collingwood-wildcard-clash-but-dockers-stand-in-their-way-20260821-p60qja.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-22 · Danny Russell, Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Steve Barrett, Russell Bennett · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The Cats and Crows fine-tuned their finals preparations, while a star Giant bids farewell and their biggest star of all could be out the door too. Recap all the “Super Saturday” action. ## [Wildcards locked in: Blues, Pies, Demons and Dogs learn their fate for history-making round](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/pendlebury-s-bitter-finals-blow-carlton-ceo-speaks-on-hollands-future-as-blues-fairytale-run-continues-20260822-p60qlt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-22 · Danny Russell, Russell Bennett, Jon Pierik · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Carlton will now face the 7th-placed Demons in one wildcard final next week, while Luke Beveridge’s men will host Collingwood in the other. Meanwhile, Blues CEO Graham Wright gave an update on Elijah Hollands. ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rMn62Mke6d6h) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Stringer snaps classy goal](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/stringer-snaps-classy-goal-20260822-p60qn5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-22 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ GWS star Jake Stringer snaps a goal from a tight angle in the left-forward pocket at Adelaide Oval. ## [‘Look out, we’re coming’: 18-year-old’s stunning statement with five goals in her second game](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/look-out-we-re-coming-18-year-old-s-stunning-statement-with-five-goals-in-her-second-game-20260822-p60qmj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-22 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The Bulldogs remain undefeated as Isabelle Pritchard dominated in their gutsy win over Richmond on Saturday, while a new Sun is rising over the AFLW competition. ## [Mackay makes cricket history as day one of inaugural Test match sells out](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/australia-vs-bangladesh-test-series-mackay-cricket-history/107064584) _2026-08-22 · Danielle Jesser, Jeremy Jones, and Cristy-Lee Macqueen · Sport_ Barry Jansen mortgaged his house to help build a cricket arena in the Queensland city of Mackay. Forty years later his club is hosting its first international Test match. ## [Quick hits: Stunning Shoriful rivals Starc's staggering spell, Hazlewood fumes](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/australia-vs-bangladesh-quick-hits-day-one-starc-shoriful/107064274) _2026-08-22 · Simon Smale and Henry Hanson · Sport_ Two lethal left arm quicks combine for 12 wickets, Australia comes close to snaring the rarest of dismissals, and a Harrup Park specialist fails on his return. Here are the quick hits from day one of the second Test. ## [By the narrowest margin possible, the Warriors are top of the NRL](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/nrl-live-updates-knights-sea-eagles-souths-warriors/107067124) _2026-08-22 · Sport_ Luke Hanson's last-second field goal didn't just finish off the Warriors match against South Sydney, it also put his club on top of the NRL ladder by a single for-and-against point. ## [‘Mum lost her soulmate’: The tragic death driving premiership hero’s new mission](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/mum-lost-her-soulmate-the-tragic-death-driving-premiership-hero-s-new-mission-20260818-p60pba.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-22 · Nick Wright · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ She had just tasted premiership success with the Brisbane Lions when she suffered a heartbreaking loss. Now she has a new goal – saving lives. ## [Late collapse sees Australia surrender commanding position on day one in Mackay](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/australia-vs-bangladesh-live-updates-second-test-day-one/107063906) _2026-08-21 · Simon Smale and Henry Hanson · Sport_ Left arm quick Shoriful Islam tears through Australia's lower order as Bangladesh fights back late on day one. ## [Argentina star hit with one of the biggest bans in World Cup history](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/fifa-hands-argentina-star-leando-paredes-10-match-ban/107066632) _2026-08-21 · Sport_ Argentina's Leandro Paredes is banned from playing for his country for 10 games after striking Spanish opponents after the final whistle in the World Cup final. ## [Wildcard woes: Why the Crows are walking a tightrope](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/adelaide-crows-walk-wildcard-tightrope-on-eve-of-afl-finals/107058378) _2026-08-21 · Aaron Bryans · Sport_ If Adelaide beats GWS on Saturday night, it could still face the precarious possibility of being both the first minor premier in the AFL to exit in straight sets and the first ever side to lose a wildcard final. ## [Steven King promised his team would be selfless, ruthless, connected. But there’s one word that defines his Demons](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/steven-king-promised-his-team-would-be-selfless-ruthless-connected-but-there-s-one-word-that-defines-his-demons-20260820-p60q04.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Peter Ryan · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Despite losing Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Steven May before a ball was bounced and playing the season without fellow premiership hero Jack Viney, Melbourne have been a revelation under their first-year coach. ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AO95xI4O3zmn) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Why these people believe in 'freak' Tadej Pogačar's victories](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/tadej-pogacar-tour-de-france-wins-suspicion/106881158) _2026-08-21 · Simon Smale · Sport_ As Tadej Pogačar continues to mop up cycling's biggest accolades and most controversial record, one former doper believes he has found the answer to his success: he is just a "freak". ## [Nobody knows if any of these five will play for the Swans again](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/nobody-knows-if-any-of-these-five-will-play-for-the-swans-again-20260821-p60qcn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Wu · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The wild events in the hours after Sydney’s win over Essendon ruined the Swans’ season, destroyed players’ reputations and left the AFL with uncomfortable discussions about the treatment of women. ## [The moment that might have ended the most storied of Collingwood careers](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/the-moment-that-might-have-ended-the-most-storied-of-collingwood-careers-20260821-p60qid.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Michael Gleeson · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Scott Pendlebury jogged slowly to the bench favouring his leg. It might be the last time he is seen in a Magpies jumper on the MCG. ## [AFL LIVE: ‘Tell me about it’ – Neale admits how difficult leaving the Lions would be as Pies prepare for wildcard round](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-collingwood-magpies-brisbane-lions-battle-for-finals-places-in-mcg-showdown-20260821-p60q8a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Roy Ward, Michael Gleeson · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live. ## [Swans hotel drama deepens as former AFL star placed inside late-night party](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/women-at-centre-of-swans-saga-set-to-sue-stars-and-club-20260821-p60qe9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Jake Niall, Christine Lacy, Sam McClure, Jonathan Drennan, Billie Eder · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Recently retired Swan Taylor Adams has been revealed as one of the other men in an East Melbourne hotel room with current players. ## [Australia names team for second Test against Bangladesh](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/australia-names-team-for-second-test-against-bangladesh/107065120) _2026-08-21 · Sport_ Australia have resisted the temptation to play four specialist fast bowlers against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, as captain Pat Cummins confirmed Matt Renshaw would open the batting. ## [Could Jake Stringer finish his career at Collingwood?](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/could-jake-stringer-finish-his-career-at-collingwood-20260804-p60l7e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Damian Barrett reports that Jake Stringer has spoken with Collingwood ahead of free agency. ## [The deep reaction among Swans fans is the disgust at having been sold a lie. Can they fix it?](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/the-deep-reaction-among-swans-fans-is-the-disgust-at-having-been-sold-a-lie-can-they-fix-it-20260821-p60qay.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Malcolm Knox · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ When “culture” is turned into a commodity that is successfully financialised, it soon ceases to be a culture in any real sense; it’s a product. ## [Swans AFLW coach, captain address scandal](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/swans-aflw-coach-captain-address-scandal-20260821-p60qg0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Swans AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan and captain Lucy McEvoy address the scandal engulfing the club's men's team. ## [Swans AFLW captain says club has taken ‘reputational hit’](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/watch-live-swans-aflw-captain-and-coach-speak-for-the-first-time-amid-club-scandal-20260821-p60q9f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Billie Eder, Jonathan Drennan · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy encouraged fans to support the women’s team at the double-header on Sunday. ## [Swans AFLW captain and coach say club is 'united' amid scandal](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/sydney-swans-aflw-addresss-media-amid-club-scandal/107063448) _2026-08-21 · Michael Doyle · Sport_ Sydney Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy says her players have had "open conversations" in the wake of the scandal that has engulfed the club and led to five men's players being suspended for the rest of the season. ## [Panthers NRL finals charge dealt blow by Cogger's three-match ban](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/nrl-panthers-jack-cogger-three-match-suspension/107063140) _2026-08-21 · Sport_ Penrith could be without five-eighth Jack Cogger for the first week of the NRL finals after he was suspended for a high shot. ## [Women in Swans scandal suffering 'severe stress and anxiety', lawyer says](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/sydney-swans-scandal-women-lawyer-speaks/107062612) _2026-08-21 · Sport_ Two women at the centre of the Sydney Swans scandal are suffering "severe trauma" but are receiving support, their lawyer says. ## [‘Shocked and disappointed’: Swans captain says it’s time to hold up a mirror to his club, and society](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/watch-live-swans-captain-callum-mills-and-coach-dean-cox-front-the-media-20260821-p60q93.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · Billie Eder, Jonathan Drennan · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills faced the media for the first time since five players were stood down and as a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault continues. ## [Swans coach and captain speak on player suspensions | Full Press Conference](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/swans-coach-and-captain-speak-on-player-suspensions-full-press-conference-20260821-p60qci.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Swans coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills address the media as players Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner are banned for the remainder of the AFL season. ## [Swans coach, captain grilled by journalists](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/swans-coach-captain-grilled-by-journalists-20260821-p60qc8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-21 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ Swans coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills hit back at journalists amid a grilling over the Melbourne hotel room scandal. ## [Swans captain 'deeply shocked' by scandal, denies player rift](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/afl-dean-cox-callum-mills-address-sydney-swans-scandal/107062056) _2026-08-21 · Chris De Silva · Sport_ Sydney captain Callum Mills says the five banned Swans players will be expected to face their teammates, but says there is no rift within the playing group. ## [Alleged victim speaks about Swans claims](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/alleged-victim-speaks-about-swans-claims-20260821-p60q9j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-20 · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ A woman has reportedly spoken to the Herald Sun about sexual assault allegations she has filed with Victoria Police. ## [Swans' decision a step towards accountability, but misogyny at AFL core](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/sydney-swans-allegations-reflects-misogyny-in-afl-culture/107056180) _2026-08-20 · Kate O'Halloran · Sport_ Swans chairperson Andrew Pridham claims his players have "complete respect for women", but the week's events call for a reckoning with AFL culture. ## [Jeremy Howe changed his mind on retirement. Now his mate’s daughter is a Collingwood clubmate](https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/jeremy-howe-changed-his-mind-on-retirement-now-his-mate-s-daughter-is-a-collingwood-clubmate-20260820-p60q3v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl) _2026-08-20 · Danny Russell · WA Today - Sport / Afl_ The Magpies veteran spoke to The Age about his broken arm, his great mate Steele Sidebottom, turning his back on retirement, and how an AFLW recruit from his home state of Tasmania makes him feel old.