Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says the door is still open for former Hawk Cyril Rioli to return to the club when the time is right. The four-time premiership Hawk’s relationship with the club remains ...

Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli discussed the possibility of the legendary forward making an AFL playing comeback just before the Hawthorn racism saga erupted, according to CODE Sports.

Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli discussed the possibility of the legendary forward making an AFL playing comeback just before the Hawthorn racism saga erupted, according to CODE Sports.

Cyril Rioli and Alastair Clarkson. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Clarkson, according to the report, then sent another message to Rioli that read: “Still waiting for your preference.