Revealed: The Swans players who could be stood down on finals eve amid sexual assault investigation

The investigation relates to an allegation of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel hours after the team’s victory over Essendon at the MCG on Sunday night.

The investigation relates to an allegation of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel hours after the team’s victory over Essendon at the MCG on Sunday night.

Police attended an East Melbourne hotel following an incident in the early hours of Monday morning.

Police investigating alleged incident at hotel near MCG Swans chief executive says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’ Sydney Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich says he is “shocked and disappointed” about the circumstances which have led to several players becoming part of a Victoria police investigation into an alle

A witness said police at the Melbourne venue had asked for CCTV footage, which covers public areas such as the lobby, stairs, lifts and floors.

The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident had occurred in the hours after the team's win on Sunday.

The club says the AFL and authorities have been notified about the alleged incident, as police investigate a report of sexual assault.