Swans coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills address the media as players Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner are banned for the remainder of the AFL season.

Long-time Swans fan Brooke Boney said the assault allegation hit close to home for many female fans because sexual violence was still such a prevalent issue.

The five Sydney Swans players at the centre of assault allegations have released a statement.