So here we are again - women are sluts and men are morons.

That would appear to be the view of many who have decided to venture opinions on the police investigation involving a number of young men, including two Collingwood footballers, over allegations of sexual assault.

The facts as known are simple. A young traumatised woman has told police she was raped. Experienced detectives used to dealing with sexual assault victims found her credible.

Two Collingwood footballers have voluntarily made statements to police and say they have done nothing illegal. Sexual crimes squad detectives have launched an investigation that is yet to conclude.

And yet people who don't know have concluded theirs. Some say the footballers are guilty while others blame the young woman.