"Foolish mistake": Star Hawk reveals all over off-season arrest

Hawthorn star and former All-Australian Dylan Moore has opened up on a pre-season incident that led to the arrest of he and teammate Connor Macdonald in the USA.

In a 7News exclusive, Moore revealed that he and Macdonald were taken into police custody after a "foolish mistake" on a night out.

"I was in the US, out having a few drinks and made a foolish mistake," Moore told 7News.

"(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 was in police custody.

"It's something that I'll always regret. A foolish mistake led to a night in a jail cell. I have many regrets.

"They were tough calls, really tough calls to make back home. It was scary because they all wanted to help me, but I was on the other side of the world.

"I feel quite sorry for Sam. I disappointed him and my fellow leaders. I was vice-captain at the time, and I should have recognised the situation and knowing the consequences and risks.

"Having Connor there with me, as a vice-captain at the time, I should have known better. I feel like I've let the leaders and Connor down."

Moore and Macdonald were financially sanctioned by the club, while also undergoing alcohol awareness counselling and community service.

The former vice-captain was also relieved of his role as a leader of the club as a result of the incident.

“I did a diversion program so went and did some education, did 16 hours of education on alcohol, relationships,” he said.

“I’ve done that and I’ll be doing some community service and it’s something I hope I can better myself.

“I’ve done all I can now and (I need to) just put it to one side, be the best person I can be, help the football club to finals, premiership and each day play my role.”

"He was regretful and remorseful from day one. He has learnt form this, and he is going to re-educate himself from this," said club CEO Ash Klein.

“I think this is behind me now,” Moore continued.

“I just have to come into the football club and be the best person I can be and be the best mate, partner, and best family member.

“It’s been so tough, but I’ve felt so supported at the football club. We’ve been in constant communication - and I feel like I’ve been so supported.”

According to Seven's Mitch Cleary, both Moore and Macdonald are listed to appear in an Arizona court in the coming months.