Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli has been granted compassionate leave by the club due to family reasons.
Rioli will return home to spend time with his family as his father recovers from heart surgery. His father suffered a heart attack late last month.
"It has obviously been a very tough period for the Rioli family and we are doing all we can to support them as Cyril Snr continues his recovery," Hawthorn football manager Jason Burt said in a statement.
"We fully understand Cyrilโs desire to be with his family at this time and as such have granted him compassionate leave for as long as he requires.
"Cyrilโs wellbeing is our number one priority and we ask that he and his familyโs privacy be respected at this time."
The Hawks are due to return to pre-season training on Monday.
