Secret Cyril comeback texts: New twist in Hawks racism saga
Shock texts have revealed Cyril Rioli was plotting an AFL comeback to play under Alastair Clarkson just weeks before the Hawthorn racism saga erupted.
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Cyril Rioli Kangaroos text message bombshell
Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli were reportedly talking privately about getting the band back together before a scandal dropped.
Hawks racism saga may be over but the damage is everlasting
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Day ‘primed’ for August return with eyes set on finals assault
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Lions coach ‘conservative’ with key pair
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