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Carlton Players Hospitalized And Suspended

11 Oct to 16 Oct

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Peter RyanSydney Morning Herald
Sam McClureSydney Morning Herald
Ben SmeeThe Guardian
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Sydney Morning Herald16 Oct

Carlton defender Lachie Cowan was suspended for two matches at the start of next season after being found guilty by the AFL of conduct unbecoming following his use of an illicit substance during a party last weekend. The league imposed a $5000 suspended fine and required him to undergo additional education on illicit drugs, with all players facing hair tests upon returning from pre-season break in January to trace…

‘Put myself in such a vulnerable situation’: Cowan suspended after AFL drugs probe →4 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this story

The Guardian11 Oct

Carlton football club announced on Sunday that two of its players, Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, were treated at a hospital due to separate incidents. The club stated that Cowan underwent medical observation before being discharged, while Hayward required stitches after cutting his head in a fall. Both players have since received the necessary care and the club prioritized their wellbeing throughout the process.

Two Carlton players treated in hospital after needing care for ‘separate circumstances’ →

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Two Carlton players hospitalised after separate incidents Sydney Morning Herald · stated as fact

Breaking: Two Carlton AFL players hospitalised in Melbourne ABC News (Australia) · stated as fact

Two Carlton players treated in hospital after needing care for ‘separate circumstances’ The Guardian · stated as fact

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Where to start Cowan to be hit with two-match ban, Hayward to avoid suspension after house party The Sydney Morning Herald

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16 Oct ‘Put myself in such a vulnerable situation’: Cowan suspended after AFL drugs probeCarlton defender Lachie Cowan was suspended for two matches at the start of next season after being found guilty by the AFL of conduct unbecoming following his use of an illicit substance during a party last weekend. The league imposed a $5000 suspended fine and required him to undergo additional education on illicit drugs, with all players facing hair tests upon returning from pre-season break in January to trace…Sydney Morning Herald
15 Oct Carlton defender facing AFL suspension after house party incident
Sydney Morning Herald
15 Oct Cowan to be hit with two-match ban, Hayward to avoid suspension after house partyCarlton players Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward were hospitalized after a house party on Sunday. Cowan will receive a two-match ban next season for bringing the game into disrepute by needing hospitalization, while Hayward avoided punishment after admitting himself to the hospital with a head injury requiring stitches. The article does not confirm drug involvement but notes that similar incidents have led to sanctions…Sydney Morning Herald
11 Oct Two Carlton players treated in hospital after needing care for ‘separate circumstances’Carlton football club announced on Sunday that two of its players, Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, were treated at a hospital due to separate incidents. The club stated that Cowan underwent medical observation before being discharged, while Hayward required stitches after cutting his head in a fall. Both players have since received the necessary care and the club prioritized their wellbeing throughout the process.The Guardian
11 Oct Breaking: Two Carlton AFL players hospitalised in Melbourne
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11 Oct Two Carlton players hospitalised after separate incidentsTwo Carlton players were hospitalized over the weekend following separate incidents. One player was taken to hospital by ambulance after a night of partying, while another senior player went to the hospital on Sunday morning for treatment of a head injury sustained from falling during a night out. Both players are reportedly recovering well. The club plans to release an official statement later in the day regarding…Sydney Morning Herald

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