Sydney Swans star hospitalised after late-night incident near newly reopened Club Rose Bay
Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams was taken to hospital and briefly lost consciousness after an altercation outside Club Rose Bay, the recently reopened eastern suburbs venue backed by Justin Hemmes’ Merivale group.
The 32-year-old was out on Saturday night with a group of Swans players at the harbourside spot when the incident unfolded nearby after he’d left the venue.
“Just after 10.10pm yesterday, police were called to licensed premises on Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay, following reports of an assault,’’ a NSW Police spokesperson said on Sunday.
Police said officers attended and were informed a 32-year-old man had been caught up in an argument before being assaulted by two men.
“Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended and were told a 32-year-old man was involved in an argument and a subsequent assault with two men,’’ the spokespersons said.
“The 32-year-old man was allegedly punched in the face by one of the men causing a small cut to his cheek, as well as being knocked to the ground where he lost consciousness briefly. The men left prior to the arrival of police.”
It’s understood the men involved were not known to Adams or his friend, and there is no suggestion Adams or his friend were the aggressors.
Adams was taken by ambulance to St Vincent’s Hospital and was discharged early Sunday.
The Sydney Swans confirmed the incident later on Sunday afternoon.
“Sydney Swans player Taylor Adams was the victim of an incident across the road from an Eastern Suburbs establishment last night,” the statement said.
“Adams was taken to hospital after the incident for further assessment. He was released from hospital at 7am Sunday morning and will be monitored on a daily basis.
“The Sydney Swans does not tolerate violence in any form and is working with Adams and NSW police to identify the offender.”
Jonathan Jackson, 27th January 2026
