AFL PLAYERS AND COACHES REACT TO CYRIL RIOLI'S RETIREMENT
* "Cyril has been an outstanding servant of this football club for a long period of time and there have been very few players that have brought as much excitement to the game." - Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson.
* "He'll always be remembered as one of the most extraordinary young athletes to pull on the boots." - Hawks president Jeff Kenett on 3AW.
* "Thanks for entertaining us over all these years, brother. (Going) to miss watching you play, you're a role model to all the brothers and sisters in AFL and to all people around Australia. I wish you and your family all the best." - Adelaide Crows star Eddie Betts on Instagram.
* "Thank you brother for being a champion role model and idol to a lot of us. Congrats on a stellar career, the game won't be the same without some Cyril magic." West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui.
* "What a joy & privilege it was to play alongside this legend. The things he did on the field you just had to laugh at!! Such a freak!!! All footy fans will miss this (star). Thanks Cyril for everything you've done for our great game and the @hawthornfc #besthighlightspackageever." - former Hawthorn teammate Josh Gibson via Instagram.
