AFLPA CEO Paul Marsh provides response to Greater Western Sydney Giants punishments for offensive behaviour

The AFL Players’ Association has raised serious concerns about the way the league is attempting to force cultural change, saying the inconsistency surrounding punishments and lack of clear guidelines must be fixed.

Thirteen players from Greater Western Sydney were issued with punishments ranging from a four-game suspension for Josh Fahey to shorter bans for other players and fines for stars such as Lachie Whitfield and Toby Greene for either participating in offensive skits at a post-season event or failing to show the leadership required to halt proceedings.