Embattled and under-strength Sydney beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans’ first game since the sexual assault allegations that rocked the AFL club. It was a dramatic day at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Sexual assault claims have led to one of the AFL's biggest teams 'torpedoing' their season but the scandal's impact stretches beyond sport

Sydney will need to heed clearly the disappointment, disbelief, and anger being felt by the general fan base and what it has done to the reputation of the club more generally.