Swans hold firm on suspensions as Riley Bice emerges as witness not suspect

Sydney coach Dean Cox says all five players will remain stood down. This includes Riley Bice, who police now treat as a witness.

Why it mattersThe club is keeping its own rules separate from the police investigation. Even if police clear someone, they might not play for the club again. The Swans are drawing a line on player behaviour.

AustraliaThe Sydney Swans face their qualifying final Saturday without five players as they push for a premiership, potentially altering their playing options during the finals series.

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