Hawthorn players Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald arrested for trespassing in the US
Consensus Summary
The articles cover the arrests of Hawthorn players Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald in Phoenix, Arizona in November 2022. The players were found trespassing on a scissor lift around 2.5 metres off the ground. Moore lost his position as vice-captain, and the players were fined by Hawthorn and underwent counselling and community service, but faced no further sanctions from the AFL. Additional source-specific details include allegations that Moore was found with a 'crystalline substance', though the drug charge was dropped, and Macdonald not speaking publicly about the incident. Overall, the reports show the players made a 'foolish mistake' that had consequences for them at the club, but they have since taken responsibility and made amends.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were arrested in November 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona for trespassing
- The players were found standing on a scissor lift around 2.5 metres off the ground
- Moore lost his position as Hawthorn's vice-captain after the incident
- The players were fined by Hawthorn and underwent alcohol counselling and community service, but faced no further sanctions from the AFL
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Moore was allegedly found with a bag of a 'crystalline substance' and a rolled up $100 bill, but the drug paraphernalia charge was later dropped
- Macdonald has not spoken publicly about the incident
- Moore expressed remorse for his 'foolish mistake' that led to the arrest
- The players were arrested near 4400 N 75th Street in Scottsdale, which is in the city's entertainment district
Source Articles
Mugshots of Hawks arrested in scissor-lift silliness released by US police
Arizona police have revealed more details of Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald’s boozy night out after the pair’s off-season arrest.
Hawthorn forward Moore found with 'crystalline substance', US police claim
Hawthorn forward Dylan Moore was allegedly found with a bag of a "crystalline substance" and a rolled up $100 dollar bill when he and teammate Connor Macdonald were arrested last year, Arizona police documents claim.
Hawks back ‘outstanding citizens’ through drunken arrest
Hawthorn has thrown its full support behind two stars, insisting the intoxicated off-field lapse while overseas is entirely out of character.
Star Hawk regrets 'foolish mistake' that landed him in US jail
Dylan Moore opens up on an off-season incident involving a scissor-lift that cost him his Hawthorn vice-captaincy.
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