Two Hawthorn AFL players are reportedly under police investigation for an alleged rape earlier this month.
The Seven Network said a 19-year-old woman made the report to the Box Hill police station regarding an incident on 9 October, six days after the club’s grand final win.
The report says the woman told Victoria Police she was raped in the back of a taxi and then at a property in Ashwood, after meeting the AFL players at a bar.
The names of the players have not been released.
Victoria Police released a statement on Friday night, saying they are “investigating a report of a sexual offence that is alleged to have occurred in Ashwood on 9 October”.
“As the matter is under investigation, it is not appropriate to comment further at this time.”
In a statement made before the broadcast, Hawthorn said it was aware of one player involved in the alleged sexual offence.
Hawks chief executive Stuart Fox said the club stood ready to assist police.
“I am aware of an investigation involving one player. We will obviously assist Victoria Police if needed,” Fox told the Herald Sun.
