MELBOURNE — The Carlton Football Club has been left red-faced following a weekend party incident that resulted in two players requiring hospital treatment and triggered an ongoing investigation by the AFL integrity unit.
According to reports from major mastheads including the Herald Sun, The Age, and The Australian, player Cowan is facing a suspension as a consequence of the events, while teammate Hayward is expected to escape official punishment.
Club officials have publicly expressed embarrassment over the weekend's events as the league's integrity probe continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the gathering. Further updates from the AFL and Carlton are anticipated as the investigation concludes.