Hawthorn's Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald revealed that they were arrested for trespassing in the off-season on a trip in the US.
Speaking to Channel 7, Moore labelled the incident as a "foolish mistake".
The incident also saw Moore stripped of his vice-captaincy title.
"I was in the US, having a few drinks and made a foolish mistake," Moore said.
"I decided to get on a scissor lift. Next thing I know, the cops are there telling me to get off. I got off, and the next thing I know, I'm in police custody.
"It is something I will always regret. A foolish mistake has led to a night in a jail cell and many regrets."
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald have been arrested after a wild night out with both locked up in a police jail cell on the other side of the world. Chief Footy Reporter @cleary_mitch has the details. @7AFL pic.twitter.com/jgikwnnoRh
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) March 10, 2026
There was an initial charge on drug paraphernalia, but Moore said it was dismissed.
The duo were fined by the club, and will undergo alcohol counselling and will complete community service.
"They were tough calls to make back home," Moore continued.
"It was scary because all they wanted to do was help me, but I was on the other side of the world.
"I feel quite sorry for Sam. I disappointed him and the fellow leaders.
"I was vice captain at the time, and I should be recognising situations like that and knowing the consequences there is, and having Connor there with me, as an older player, I should know better."
It's understood that the AFL has been kept in the loop, but won't be intervening in the matter.
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