AFL sanctions Lachie Cowan after Carlton player’s illicit drug use at house party

Blues defender apologises after ‘conduct unbecoming’ verdict Handed two-match ban and fined following off-season night out Carlton defender Lachie Cowan has received a “wake-up call” after being suspended for two matches for the use of an illicit substance during a night out last weekend.

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In addition to the ban, which will be served at the beginning of next season, Cowan was handed a $5,000 suspended fine along with a “notifiable adverse finding” under the AFL’s illicit drugs policy. Continue reading...