Sydney Swans beat North Melbourne 53 points despite suspensions
Sydney beat North Melbourne by 53 points. This came despite five players being suspended for breaking club standards. Police are looking into sexual assault allegations.
Why it mattersLosing five key players would normally wreck a finals run. But Sydney's response shows the depth in their squad. This depth could carry them far into September.
AustraliaFor AFL fans, Sydney's survival of this crisis makes them genuine contenders in the finals series, despite the suspensions hitting their midfield depth.
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