Sydney Swans veteran Taylor Adams was taken to hospital after being knocked out in an incident on Saturday night outside a popular eastern suburbs hotspot.
The incident took place in the Tingira Memorial Park in front of Rose Bay beach, across the road from Club Rose Bay.
Adams was punched in the face with significant force that he hit the ground and was subsequently taken to St Vincent’s hospital in an ambulance.
In a statement provided to news.com.au, NSW Police said the two men involved in the assault were not known to Adams.
“Just after 10.10pm yesterday (Saturday 24 January 2026), police were called to licenced premises on Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay, following reports of an assault,” police said.
“Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended and were told a 32-year-old man was involved in an argument and a subsequent assault with two men.
“The 32-year-old man was allegedly punched in the face by one of the men causing a small cut to his cheek, as well as being knocked to the ground where he lost consciousness briefly.
“The men left prior to the arrival of police.
“Police have been told the two men are not known to the 32-year-old man.
“The 32-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St Vincents Hospital for further treatment. Inquiries continue.”
There is no suggestion Adams or the other player he was with were the aggressors in the incident.
The Sydney Swans said in a statement on Sunday afternoon: “Adams was taken to hospital after the incident for further assessment. He was released from hospital at 7am Sunday morning and will be monitored on a daily basis.
“The Sydney Swans does not tolerate violence in any form and is working with Adams and NSW police to identify the offender.”
Adams joined the Sydney Swans at the end of 2023 after missing out on selection in Collingwood’s grand final win.
The 32-year-old was not picked in Sydney’s grand final team in 2024, which the Swans lost to Geelong.
Adams is heading into the last season of a three-year deal with the Swans — he played 19 games in 2024 and four games in 2025 after suffering multiple hamstring injuries.
The midfielder, who has played 229 career games, also suffered an Achilles injury in December.
The Swans begin their AFL season in Opening Round against Carlton on Thursday, March 5 at the SCG in a clash that will see new recruit Charlie Curnow take on his former side.
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