Carlton football club has said two of its players, Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, required treatment in hospital on Sunday morning in “separate circumstances”. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.

The club released a statement on Sunday after reports in several media outlets that unnamed players had been taken to hospital by ambulance after a night out. Guardian Australia contacted Carlton seeking comment on the reports.

Club statement

The statement said Cowan had “received medical treatment and underwent observation, before being discharged a short time later” but did not provide any more information about the circumstances.

Hayward was also admitted to hospital on Sunday morning.

“Will Hayward experienced a minor cut to the head after a fall, and admitted himself to hospital where he received stitches before being discharged,” Carlton said.

“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.”

What is known about the players

Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward are players for the Carlton football club. The club’s statement confirms they received treatment in hospital on Sunday morning, but does not disclose the specific circumstances of the incidents, which hospital they were taken to, or what care they received.

Will Hayward is pictured in action in a photograph taken in August. The club statement specifically states that Hayward’s head injury was the result of a fall and that he received stitches.

Media reports

Several media outlets reported that unnamed players had been taken to hospital by ambulance after a night out. Guardian Australia contacted Carlton seeking comment on the reports. The statement released by the club on Sunday came in response to those reports.

The club statement notes that both players have received the necessary care and that the club has been in regular contact with them. The club also said that priority is being given to their wellbeing.

Key facts

  • 01Carlton football club players Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward required treatment in hospital on Sunday morning.
  • 02The club described the incidents as “separate circumstances”.
  • 03Cowan received medical treatment and underwent observation, before being discharged a short time later.
  • 04Hayward experienced a minor cut to the head after a fall, admitted himself to hospital where he received stitches, and was then discharged.
  • 05The club has been in regular contact with both players and has prioritised their wellbeing.
  • 06Several media outlets reported that unnamed players had been taken to hospital by ambulance after a night out.
  • 07Guardian Australia contacted Carlton seeking comment on the reports.

The club’s statement did not provide further information about the circumstances of the incidents, which hospital the players were taken to, or their subsequent condition. The club only confirmed that both players had received the necessary care and that regular contact had been maintained with them.