The Dark Underbelly of Team Culture Revealed The latest scandal to rock the Australian Football League (AFL) is a stark reminder that even in esteemed institutions, a culture of excess and entitlement can fester beneath the surface.
The incident involving five Sydney Swans players and two mystery men at a hotel room in Melbourne has left the AFL community reeling, with allegations of drug use and sexual assault casting a shadow over the sport.
The presence of drugs in the hotel room raises questions about the team's culture and the club's responsibility to its players.