Hawthorn premiership star Cyril Rioli has announced his retirement from the AFL, effective immediately.
The 28-year-old had been on compassionate leave since early June, travelling with his family to Darwin to attend to personal matters.
The four-time premiership player made 189 senior appearances for the Hawks since 2008.
“Now is the right time to go home and spend more time with friends and family.”
Cyril Rioli has called time on his spectacular career: https://t.co/slZeK05Jfe pic.twitter.com/dp5qRUYUcN
— AFL (@AFL) July 4, 2018
AAP
