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Hawthorn Star Cyril Rioli Retires From Afl

By ARN Radio

4th July, 2018

Hawthorn Hawks player Cyril Rioli reacts after kicking a goal during their round 10 AFL game at Etihad Stadium against the St Kilda Saints in Melbourne, Sunday, June 7, 2015. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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

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