AFL WAG Dee Salmin looks downcast as she steps out in Melbourne after insisting decision to boycott Brownlow after Swans hotel scandal was ‘taken out of context’

Dee Salmin has been spotted running errands in Melbourne after announcing that she will not be attending the 2026 Brownlow Medal count.The WAG, who is the girlfriend of Collingwood captain Darcy Moore, made the decision in the wake of the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations.The 31-year-old appeared downcast and pensive as she popped out to grab some supplies, a day after revealing that she plans to boycott the AFL awards night. Leaving her usual, eye-catching fashion pieces at home, Dee was casually dressed in black tracksuit pants and a black oversized jumper.She added a pair of sneakers and a pale green headband, while going makeup-free for the outing. Her long, blonde hair was worn down around her face and repeatedly got caught in gusts of wind.  Dee Salmin (pictured) has been spotted running errands in Melbourne after announcing that she will not be attending the 2026 Brownlow Medal count The WAG, who is the girlfriend of Collingwood captain Darcy Moore, made the decision in the wake of the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegationsDee picked up fresh juice, a tub of yoghurt, and a box of supplies including a head of broccoli. She also carried a number of takeaway containers, as well as her mobile phone. Salmin had slammed ‘the culture surrounding AFL’ in a lengthy post on her Substack page this week – however, on Tuesday, she said those comments were ‘taken out of context’ by some. In a video shared on Instagram, she provided that further context, which included her explanation that she spoke up after being repeatedly asked what fashion pieces she would be wearing to this year’s awards ceremony, since she attended last year. The podcaster had written that this year, she has ‘decided not to go’ to the prestigious AFL awards event, despite attending previous ceremonies and enjoying the experience.  ‘I’ve spent the past few weeks thinking about the important conversations we’re having about women and the culture surrounding AFL, and I’ve realised I can’t keep encouraging other people to interrogate the systems they participate in, without being willing to interrogate them myself,’ the Triple J presenter wrote. ‘I haven’t made this decision thinking my absence will be noticed, or a big deal, but as someone who believes in leading with your values I just don’t feel comfortable being at an event that doesn’t align with mine.’She continued: ‘Of course, there are people within the sport who I love and respect (my partner being one of them), but that doesn’t mean the entire culture is above criticism. The 31-year-old appeared downcast and pensive as she popped out to grab some supplies after revealing that she plans to boycott the AFL awards night Leaving her eye-catching fashion pieces at home, Dee was casually dressed in black tracksuit pants and a black oversized jumper  She added a pair of sneakers and a pale green headband, while going makeup-free for the outing Her long, blonde hair was worn down around her face and repeatedly got caught in gusts of wind Dee picked up fresh juice, a tub of yoghurt, and a box of supplies including a head of broccoli’I think when it comes to the AFL’s attitude towards women and gender-based violence, there needs to be some serious change.’It comes after Sydney Swans players Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice were suspended by the Swans for the remainder of the 2026 season after the club determined they had breached its behavioural standards following a post-match night out in Melbourne earlier this month.The incident involved drinking, staying out beyond the club’s expectations and inviting strippers back to the team hotel – the Pullman East Melbourne.The women later made allegations of sexual assault which are being investigated by Victoria Police. Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich said the suspension imposed by the club upon the players was not making a judgement on those accusations, but only that the players broke team rules with their behaviour in the lead-up. Three women have reportedly made statements to police concerning alleged misconduct.Swans coach Dean Cox, football boss Leon Cameron, head of player wellbeing and development Brett Kirk and communications chief Tom Chadwick have also reportedly provided statements to police. The scandal has already produced extraordinary consequences for the players. She also carried a number of takeaway containers, as well as her mobile phone Salmin had slammed ‘the culture surrounding AFL’ in a lengthy post on her Substack page this week – however, on Tuesday, she said those comments were ‘taken out of context’ by some In a video shared on Instagram, she provided that further context, which included her explanation that she spoke up after being repeatedly asked what fashion pieces she would be wearing to this year’s awards ceremony, since she attended last year The podcaster had written that this year, she has ‘decided not to go’ to the prestigious AFL awards event, despite attending previous ceremonies and enjoying the experience Dee attended the 2026 Brownlows alongside her partner Darcy Moore (right)  They have been banned from the Brownlow, their AFL seasons are over and the Swans have been forced to confront searching questions about the culture surrounding the club.The five suspended players issued a joint apology after accepting the club’s punishment.’We are deeply sorry to everyone involved,’ their statement read.’We know that our behaviour has fallen well short of the standards expected of us and the values of our club.’The players have not been charged, and the Daily Mail does not suggest any of the five suspended players are guilty of any criminal act. The players have denied criminal wrongdoing. Dee has been in a long-term relationship with footy star Moore since 2023 and the pair moved in together earlier this year.The radio presenter hosts Triple J radio’s The Sunday Hook Up sex education program.