Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox offers support after alleged Rose Bay attack

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox offers support after alleged Rose Bay attack

The 32-year-old was released from hospital on Sunday morning and was not on the training track with teammates on Monday as the club monitored his health following the incident.

Cox said the club addressed players about socialising in Sydney on an annual basis.

“We touch on that every year, about making sure that we understand the role of what we have in the community, who we represent – but then on top of that, just to be careful, no matter where you are,” Cox said. “The scenarios that you might face, players are aware of and hopefully, you make the right decision at the right time.”

NSW Police told this masthead on Tuesday that its inquiries were continuing, and no arrests had been made or charges laid.

Police became aware of the incident soon after it occurred outside the revamped Club Rose Bay, which re-opened in December. The alleged assailants were not identified at the scene.

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Adams has been battling an Achilles injury this pre-season as he enters the final year of a three-year deal he signed with the Swans at the end of 2023. The tough on-baller was restricted to just four matches in 2025 after suffering a series of hamstring issues. Adams is expected to return to full training in the next three weeks.

He has played 229 matches, was All-Australian in 2020 and won Collingwood’s best and fairest the same year. An injury suffered at training before the 2023 preliminary final robbed him of the chance to play in the Magpies’ premiership that season.

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