Two Carlton players attended hospital for medical care after separate incidents over the weekend, with the AFL to now investigate.
Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward “were admitted to hospital under separate circumstances on Sunday morning”, the Blues said in a statement.
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“Cowan received medical treatment and underwent observation, before being discharged a short time later.
“Hayward experienced a minor cut to the head after a fall, and admitted himself to hospital where he received stitches before being discharged.
“The Club has been in regular contact with both players, with priority for their wellbeing and both players have now received the necessary care relating to their separate circumstances.”
Nine reported the Blues are “not expected” to sanction either player but the league will consider its options, reports Seven’s Xander McGuire.
“The AFL has asked Carlton to provide it with more information and context around what caused Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward’s visit to hospital on Saturday night/Sunday morning,” he reported.
It’s believed Cowan was taken to hospital after Advanced Life Support paramedics were called to a house in South Yarra.
He had sustained upper body injuries but was in a stable condition. After being observed for several hours he was discharged and is believed to be doing OK.
Hayward suffered a separate issue with the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph reporting he “has told friends he hit his head in the shower after dropping his toothbrush, requiring multiple stitches after he hit it on a soap container as he was picking up the item”.
The Age reported he woke up this morning with a headache and took an Uber to hospital, receiving “up to six stitches” for a minor cut to the head.
A third player attended hospital to support the player who had been taken to hospital by paramedics.
Seven’s Cassie Zervos originally reported a group were partying at a player’s house with “players forced to report to hospital after suffering complications from allegedly taking recreational drugs”. However the Blues would not comment on any illicit drug links when contacted on Sunday.
All AFL players are currently on leave, with the Blues celebrating their best and fairest only a week ago at Crown Palladium on Sunday, October 4.
Foxfooty.com.au is not alleging drugs were involved in either of Hayward or Cowan’s circumstances, only that each were admitted to hospital on Sunday morning after attending the party.
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