Swans chairman Andrew Pridham has declared the club is committed to a cultural review and change in the wake of the Melbourne hotel scandal that’s rocked the game.
Pridham spoke at the Swans’ official AFLW function ahead of the win over the Bombers at the SCG this afternoon.
“While we are deeply shocked and disappointed with what transpired, we believe that since it occurred, we have acted with honesty, dignity and urgency,” Pridham said.
“We have not sought to hide. We have sought to protect and care for those impacted, and make clear our intolerance for the actions of those who have done the wrong thing.
“Now we begin the process of healing and moving forward.
“Moving forward involves gaining a better understanding of how our cultural pillars failed to prevent such a thing from happening.”
Five Swans player were stood down for the rest of the season by the club: Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice.
“This last week has tested us all. Now it is about responding in the face of adversity,” Pridham added.
“We aren’t defined by one event. Failure is not fatal. It’s the courage to continue that counts.
“We respect that and we know we must rebuild trust. We will do this honestly and with humility.
“But these are just words. It is our future actions that will define us.”