Greater Western Sydney Giants players are being investigated for ‘inappropriate conduct’ while officiating

MAJOR Western Sydney players are facing possible AFL sanctions as an investigation continues following an anonymous complaint about an end-of-season feature.

The League and Giants have confirmed they are investigating what happened at the event last month, days after the club’s season ended with its semi-final loss to premier Brisbane.

“The AFL and GWS have initiated an investigation into the Giants players’ post-season event, which is in its final stages,” the league said in a statement.

The AFL and the Giants have not confirmed what prompted the investigation, or what action the league might take.

GWS released a statement late Tuesday saying: “The Giants are aware of an anonymous allegation of inappropriate behavior during the players’ end-of-year meeting last month.

“The club and its integrity unit have been working with the AFL integrity unit to investigate.”

GWS suffered an outright exit last month after finishing fourth in the regular season, taking the lead in the qualifying final against Sydney and the semi-final at home to the Lions.