Media outlets have named Hawthorn's Travis Tuck as the AFL player who needed hospitalisation on Friday night for an apparent drug-related issue.

The Hawks and the AFL have not confirmed his identity.

Tuck, 23, is the son of AFL games record holder and Hawthorn legend Michael Tuck.

Travis' older brother, Shane, plays for Richmond.

Hawthorn issued a carefully-worded media release on Monday night, saying one of their players received police and ambulance assistance and was taken to hospital for observation.

One media report states Tuck was treated for a suspected drug overdose.

Club chief executive Stuart Fox said the player's welfare was the main focus for the Hawks.

"The player was discharged from hospital into the care of his family following an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning," Fox said.

"The club and the players' family will continue to support the player to ensure his personal health and welfare is secured.

"The club has notified the AFL of the incident and will keep them fully informed if any more information comes to light."

The AFL also released a brief statement, saying it was investigating the matter and could not comment further.

Tuck has played 20 senior games for Hawthorn since his 2007 debut, but has not made an AFL appearance this season.

The Herald Sun said police officers found Tuck in a car at suburban Berwick.

It is understood police will not pursue charges over the incident.

The incident came in the same week that Brownlow Medallist Ben Cousins' documentary about his drug addiction was screened.

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