Sydney Swans star Tom Papley returned a positive preliminary result during a random roadside drug test, the club has confirmed.

The Swans are awaiting the results of a second drug test sample, which will take a month.

A statement from NSW police said the test was allegedly positive for methylamphetamine.

“At about 10.30am on Monday, traffic and highway patrol officers stopped a vehicle on Lang Road, Centennial Park, for the purposes of a random testing,” NSW Police said in a statement provided to news.com.au.

“The driver — a 30-year-old man — was spoken to, with checks revealing his licence was suspended.

“He was subject to a roadside drug test which allegedly returned a positive result for methylamphetamine. A secondary sample of oral fluid was taken for further analysis.

“He was issued a court attendance notice for drive, licence suspended under s 66 fines act, to appear before Waverly Local Court on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and a 24-hour driving probation. Inquiries continue.”

Papley is also set to front court over driving with a suspended licence as a result of an unpaid parking fine.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Swans said Papley was pulled over by NSW Police for a roadside licence check on Monday.

“Papley was issued with a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence due to non-payment of a parking fine,” the statement said.

“During the roadside stop, Papley completed a random drug test which returned a positive preliminary test indication.

“A second sample was taken for analysis. The results from the second test are expected to take at least four weeks.

“Papley immediately advised the Club regarding this matter and the Club subsequently informed the AFL.

“The Club will be making no further comment pending the outcome of the police process.”

Papley, 30, has played 216 AFL games for the Swans including the 2016, 2022 and 2024 grand finals.

It is the latest off field incident for Swans, who suspended five players for the remainder of the season including finals for breaching club behavioural standards following a round 23 win in Melbourne.

Originally published as Sydney Swans star returns positive roadside drug test