Heeney eligible for Brownlow despite police investigation
Isaac Heeney remains eligible to win the Brownlow Medal while under police investigation for sexual assault allegations.
Sydney star Isaac Heeney was suspended for the rest of 2026. Teammates Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice were also suspended.
All five broke club rules during a night out in Melbourne. Four of the five remain under police investigation.
Three women made allegations at the Pullman Hotel. No charges have been laid.
The five suspended players weren't invited to the Brownlow Medal ceremony. But all five can still win the award and get poll votes.
Collingwood's Nick Daicos is the clear frontrunner. Heeney is expected to poll well given his strong performance.
His team finished second. The AFL and Channel Seven don't have a public plan if Heeney wins.
That's according to Nine's Sam McClure.
Why it mattersIf Heeney wins, it will be awkward for the AFL and the broadcaster. They have no public plan to handle this.
AustraliaThis scenario would overshadow the AFL's biggest night on the calendar and force uncomfortable questions about how the competition handles serious allegations.
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