Sydney Swans' Tom Papley tests positive for methylamphetamine on suspended
Swans player Tom Papley tested positive for methylamphetamine while driving with a suspended licence.
Sydney Swans star Tom Papley was pulled over on Monday by NSW Police. The stop happened on Lang Road in Centennial Park during a routine licence check.
Officers found his licence was suspended due to unpaid parking fines. During a random roadside drug test, Papley tested positive for methylamphetamine.
He was issued a court notice. A second sample has been sent for lab analysis.
Results are expected within at least four weeks. The 30-year-old goalkicker must appear at Waverly Local Court on 26 November.
If the second test confirms the result, he faces potential AFL penalties. He could also face legal consequences.
- Monday, November 2, 2026
- Date of incident
- Lang Road, Centennial Park
- Location
- 30 years old
- Papley's age
- 216
- Games played
Why it mattersA high-profile player faces serious legal and sporting consequences. This could affect his career.
AustraliaThis adds to the Sydney Swans' off-field troubles this year; four other players remain under investigation for alleged sexual assault.
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