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Family anger as Isaac Heeney poses for photo with 5-year-old fan on morning of hotel drama

Cameron Noakes7NEWS Sport
VideoVictoria Police have launched a sexual assault investigation following allegations involving Sydney Swans players at a Melbourne hotel.

A family is raging after disgraced Sydney star Isaac Heeney posed for a photo with their five-year-old daughter on the morning of the alleged scandal at the Pullman Hotel.

The photo was taken from inside the hotel foyer on Monday, timestamped at 8.16am, just as the situation was exploding.

Presumably, Heeney would not have slept that night and the photo would have been taken just hours after an alleged sexual assault took place that has sparked the police investigation.

In the background Sydney coach Dean Cox can be seen chatting to a woman believed to be involved in the sexual assault allegations as well.

“My family have supported the Swans for generations, we have been die-hard Swans through and through,” the upset parent wrote on social media.

“I am so angry and incredibly disappointed.

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“We were there that morning. We were in that reception area. None the wiser, until police showed up after we returned from breakfast. My kids had so many questions about the police and what they were doing while we tried to check out.”

7NEWS does not suggest that any of the players were involved in any untoward behaviour, but that there are allegations of sexual misconduct.

Heeney poses with a 5-year-old fan while Dean Cox can be seen talking to a woman in the background.
Camera IconHeeney poses with a 5-year-old fan while Dean Cox can be seen talking to a woman in the background. Credit: Facebook

“Isaac posed for a photo with my five year old daughter. At 8:10am she proudly showed him her Isaac badge. He smiled for the photo with her.

“Knowing what has since been alleged, I cannot stop thinking he should have said no. He should have said, ‘Now isn’t a good time.’ Instead, my little girl got a photo with someone she considered an idol.

“We saved hard for that trip. For our kids to stay in a hotel and see the Swans play. We had no idea they’d be at the hotel but when we realised it was such a special part of our holiday. They were excited to see the players they look up to.

“Instead, that memory and that photograph are now tied to something I desperately wish my children knew nothing about.

“I understand these are allegations and there is a legal process that must be respected. But as a parent and a lifelong supporter, I am furious that my children were put anywhere near this situation.”

Police investigations are ongoing and no charges have been laid. Heeney has voluntarily been assisting police with those inquiries.

Meanwhile, there are new bombshell allegations about what happened in the hotel room with the woman at the centre of the sexual assault allegations saying she wants justice.

“I don’t want money. All I care about is justice,” the alleged victim told News Corp.

“I’m going to stand up for what is right ... Justice will be served.

“I care about women’s rights and what’s right, because this happens too often to women and they get away with it.”

She said she put on the show at a discounted rate because the players told her they were carpenters.

7NEWS reported last night that there were up to nine men in room but the Swans insist only five of them were current listed players.

7NEWS believes the on other was a former AFL player.

The five current players that have been punished for breaking club rules are Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick, Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice.

7NEWS also believes drugs were in the room but is not suggesting the current AFL players used, or have used drugs.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), Sexual Assault Counselling Australia (1800 211 028) or Lifeline (13 11 14).

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