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Two Carlton players treated in hospital after offseason night out

Club issues brief statement about Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, saying latter suffered minor cut to head after a fall An offseason night out for Carlton…

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The Guardian reports: Club issues brief statement about Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, saying latter suffered minor cut to head after a fall An offseason night out for Carlton football club teammates ended with two players admitted to hospital for treatment on Sunday morning, in what the club says are “separate circumstances”.

Guardian Australia understands both players were both part…

This sports story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Carlton, Lachie Cowan and Hayward.

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Australia · Oceania
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The Guardian
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Carlton, Lachie Cowan, Hayward, Guardian Australia
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Sports
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The club released a statement on Sunday confirming that players Lachie Cowan, 21, and Will Hayward, 27, had been treated and discharged, after reports in several media outlets about the aftermath of an offseason night out. (The Guardian)

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