Aug 23, 2026 – 6.32pmSydney Swans fans have turned out in force to back the club’s women’s team with a record crowd of 16,672 attending the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, more than double the previous record of 8264.But hundreds of Swans fans were seen leaving before the men’s game started against North Melbourne, with some openly saying it was a protest over the sexual assault allegations that resulted in five players being suspended for the rest of the season.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Sydney Swans women’s team smashes crowd record after club’s horror week
Hundreds of fans left before the men’s game, with some protesting over the sexual assault allegations that led to the suspension of five male players.
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