- Jarryd Hayne’s lawyer argues over the GWS party scandal
- GWS player dressed as the former NRL star
The lawyer who helped Jarryd Hayne beat a rape conviction has lashed out after the former NRL star became entangled in the GWS ‘Wacky Wednesday’ party scandal.
Hayne, 36, was released on June 12 after his convictions were quashed, having spent more than a year behind bars after a jury found him guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent in April 2023.
The decision by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal ended a six-year saga that saw the two-time Dally M winner face three trials after being accused of raping a woman in Newcastle during the 2018 NRL grand final .
However, Hayne made headlines again after GWS player Josh Fahey dressed up as him at his club’s controversial end-of-season party.
It is understood Fahey also simulated inappropriate actions on a sex doll during a skit.
Fahey was one of thirteen Giants players punished for their involvement in the controversial party.
Margaret Cunneen SC, the barrister responsible for Hayne’s appeal, has criticized the incident.
“It is unfortunate that Mr Hayne’s face is being used in the reportage of this fancy dress party, given the restoration of his good character and the quashing of his conviction by the Court of Criminal Appeal,” Cunneen said. News Corp.
Hayne recently returned to football by joining Fiji’s team for the rugby league Pacific Championship.
The lawyer who helped Jarryd Hayne beat a rape conviction has lashed out after the ex-NRL star became entangled in the GWS ‘Wacky Wednesday’ party scandal last week
13 GWS players were sanctioned by the AFL during the club’s end-of-season Wacky Wednesday celebrations
Hayne played 120 games for Fiji from 2008 to 2018 and also played five games for the Sevens national rugby team. He described his new position on Monday as “great.”
Fiji coach Wise Kativerata contacted Hayne after he was released from prison and the appointment developed from there.
“I called him to talk to him and see how he was doing,” Kativerata told the Sydney Morning Herald.
“I wanted to make sure he was okay. He was happy to hear from us.
‘After a while I told him about the rugby league in Fiji and how it really needed a lift.
Hayne is currently helping the Fiji team for the rugby league Pacific Championship
“Then I asked him to come along and help with the team because I knew it would be good for him and for us.
“At first he thought I was joking.”
The NRL has approved Hayne’s employment with the team.