The AFL confirms Sydney Swans player Caiden Cleary has been found guilty of conduct unbecoming in breach of the AFL Rules and has been suspended for two AFL matches.

Cleary will not be available to play in Sydney's ‘Opening Round' match vs Hawthorn or in their Round 1 match vs Brisbane Lions in the upcoming AFL Season.  He will also not be able to play in Sydney's AAMI Community Series Match. 

Cleary's conduct constitutes an Adverse Finding under the AFL's Illicit Drugs Policy additionally resulting in the imposition of a $5,000 (suspended) fine on him.

Following an incident in December 2024, Cleary's conduct was investigated by the NSW Police resulting in him receiving a criminal infringement notice for possession of an illicit substance.

In connection with the criminal infringement notice, Cleary received a $400 fine with no criminal conviction recorded.

AFL General Counsel Stephen Meade said, "AFL Players are well-educated when it comes to the harms associated with the use of illicit substances, and have a responsibility to themselves, their clubs and their careers to uphold community expectations."

The AFL now considers this matter finalised.