Lachlan Cowan suspended for two matches after illicit drug use
Lachlan Cowan is banned for two AFL matches after admitting he used drugs.
Carlton's Lachlan Cowan is banned for two home and away matches in 2027 after admitting he used drugs. The AFL found him guilty of breaking league rules and gave him a $5,000 suspended fine.
Cowan will be marked with a drugs breach. Cowan must take extra training about drugs beyond the standard training all players do.
From January 2027, the AFL's new drugs policy takes effect. All players will have hair tests when they return to training.
- 2 home and away matches in 2027
- Match suspension
- $5,000 suspended
- Fine amount
- 3 to 6 months prior
- Hair test detection window
- January 2027
- New policy effective date
Why it mattersCowan will sit out Carlton's first matches of 2027. A new drug-testing rule starts in January for all players.
AustraliaCowan's two-match suspension affects Carlton's line-up in 2027, and all AFL players face hair testing from January.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au·7news.com.au
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