Five Sydney Swans barred from Brownlow but still eligible to win
Five Sydney Swans players have been suspended for the rest of the season. Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon can't attend the Brownlow Medal ceremony. But they can still win the award.
Why it mattersThis case shows a tension in sport. Players can be punished by their club. But they may still win major awards. It raises questions about how clubs balance holding players to account with treating them fairly.
AustraliaMajor AFL scandal affecting one of Australia's top teams and the sport's flagship award ceremony.
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