Wacky Wednesday? What if the GWS Giants deserve every whack they got? Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue A host of Giants are in hot water following their troubled couples-themed end-of-season function which saw six players hit with suspensions and thousands dished out in fines . Club officials and players suggest fines would be more appropriate than seeing teammates miss games for the offensive costumes and skits which, while behind closed doors, prompted an anonymous tip-off which sparked an AFL investigation.
But the AFL's decision to impose hefty sanctions in a swift manner should be applauded, because when is a joke about sexual assault actually a laughing matter? Learnings is one of sport's great buzzwords these days, and AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said there will be " big learnings " for GWS - and the entire competition - following the September 18 debacle. Giants players Toby Greene, left, and Josh Fahey have copped heavy sanctions after a post-season function made light of Jarryd Hayne allegations. Josh Fahey copped the heaviest punishment, hit with a four-game suspension while Jake Riccardi, Joe Fonti, Toby McMullin, Harvey Thomas, and Cooper Hamilton all wore two-game bans.
"Embarrassed" GWS captain .