Question 1: What were the consequences faced by GWS Giants players following the post-season party?
Josh Fahey was suspended for four matches, while five other Giants players, including forward Jake Riccardi, will miss the first two games of the next season. Additionally, captain Toby Greene and other senior players were fined $5,000 each.
Question 2: What prompted the AFL to impose these sanctions on the GWS Giants players?
The sanctions were a result of a joint investigation by the AFL and the Giants into the players' behavior during a post-season party held last month, which was deemed 'unacceptable'.
Question 3: How does this incident affect the perception of player conduct at team functions?
This incident serves as a warning to AFL players regarding their behavior at end-of-season team functions, highlighting the league's commitment to maintaining professional standards and accountability among players.
Question 4: When were the sanctions announced?
The sanctions were announced on Thursday night, following the investigation into the players' conduct at the post-season party.