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Reaction to the latest on Lachie Cowan & Will Hayward (15.10.26)

Oct 15, 2026 · 6m

Summary

This Sportsday segment analyzes the AFL's inconsistent drug suspensions, contrasting the two-game ban for Jack Cowan with the lack of action for Haywood. The hosts discuss the complexities of the new drug policy, noting that twice-yearly hair testing and potential suspensions are set to begin in March. They debate the balance between player privacy and the league's crackdown on off-season substance use, highlighting the AFL Players Association's likely pushback against these expanded testing measures.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Empower financial services Sponsor: Fox News election coverage Show intro and Hockey One League promo Lockie Cowan suspension and Will Awe incident Speculation on differing sanctions and past cases Discussion on new AFL drug policy and testing Player rights, testing methods, and medical context Sponsors and host prediction recap Sponsor: Fox News election coverage Sponsor: HubSpot CRM for business
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