Sydney Swans take on North Melbourne in first clash since hotel scandal

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe Sydney Swans have taken to the field in a clash against North Melbourne, the team’s first game since off-field scandal.Updated August 23, 2026 — 7:38pm,first published 7:16pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:07Confusion over One Nation’s migration policyVideo icon1:03Man critical after alleged hit-run in Sydney’s north-westVideo icon1:43Big banks respond to impending surcharge banVideo icon1:58Frontline workers locked out of rentalsAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe