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Twist to Carlton drama with one player to cop suspension

The AFL will reportedly hand down a two-match ban to one of the two players that infuriated the Blues due to a party that ended with both in hospital.
Twist to Carlton drama with one player to cop suspension

The AFL will reportedly hand down a two-match sanction to Lachie Cowan after the Carlton player was hospitalised after a bizarre incident following a night of partying.

The 21-year-old player was hospitalised after a gathering at teammate Will Hayward’s house in South Yarra.

Lachie Cowan could be hit with a two-match ban. AFL Photos via Getty Images

Ambulance Victoria confirmed that advanced life support paramedics responded to the incident on Sunday morning.

Hayward also went to hospital via a ride share for a separate incident where he cut his head after falling in the shower.

Hayward is expected to dodge a sanction for his incident, reports the Herald Sun.

Carlton sent a statement on Sunday naming both Cowan and Hayward after they were admitted to hospital for their injuries.

Carlton was reportedly furious with Hayward and Cowan.

Nine.com.au contacted the AFL and Carlton for comment.

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