Sydney Swans player Tom Papley under investigation for alleged drug use

Sydney Swans player Tom Papley is under investigation after allegedly testing positive for methylamphetamine during a roadside drug test. The incident occurred when New South Wales police pulled Papley over due to a suspended driver's licence resulting from unpaid parking fines.

Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich expressed that the club is “bitterly disappointed” by the situation. The Australian Football League (AFL) and the Swans are currently awaiting the results of a secondary “B sample” taken by police before deciding on any punitive actions.

Reports indicate that while Papley had paid the outstanding fines, the payment was not registered by Service NSW, leading to his licence being cancelled one day prior to the police stop. The AFL is reportedly exercising caution to avoid premature sanctions, citing previous instances of false positive drug tests in other professional leagues.