Melbourne AFL team faces off-season turmoil as several players hospitalized
A Melbourne-based AFL club has placed multiple players on leave after they were taken to hospital for complications linked to alleged recreational drug use.
During a party at a teammate's house on Saturday night, at least three players required emergency medical attention. The club confirmed the players are now on leave while they recover. Officials said the incident has thrown the team into an off-season crisis, raising concerns about player welfare and club discipline.
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