On Saturday morning, an incident resulted in Hawthorn player Travis Tuck being taken to the hospital.
At 22 years old, Travis was discovered unconscious in his vehicle located in outer suburban Berwick and subsequently transported to a nearby medical facility.
According to a police spokesperson, drug paraphernalia and a small glass jar containing a clear liquid were discovered during a search of the car.
Travis is the offspring of Hawks legend Michael Tuck, who debuted in 1972. Michael Tuck began his impressive career with a record 426 games after the team lost champion full forward Peter Hudson to a knee injury. Conversely, Travis has participated in 20 matches since his debut in 2007 but has not been chosen for a senior match in 2010.
In a statement released on Monday night, Hawthorn emphasized that the player’s well-being is the club’s primary concern.
“The player was discharged from the hospital into his family’s care following an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning,” stated Hawthorn chief executive Stuart Fox.
“The club, alongside the player’s family, will continue to support him in ensuring his personal health and welfare is prioritized. The club has informed the AFL of the incident and will keep them updated should any additional information arise.”
The club declined to comment on claims suggesting that Tuck had used the illicit ‘party’ drug known as GHB – gamma hydroxybutyrate, which is a liquid amphetamine.
The AFL issued a statement indicating that further investigation is underway.
Buford Balony says: It appears to be typical behavior in the AFL, especially after viewing the Cousins documentary and observing how he was escorted off the field during his last game to a grand reception. Why wouldn’t a young player think, if he can do it, why can’t I? This situation is likely just scratching the surface. Travis is facing his third strike under the AFL’s soft drug policy and should receive a lifetime ban. Do you agree or disagree?
