Hawthorn have confirmed forward Cyril Rioli has returned to Darwin to be with his family.

The club confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday morning.

โ€œCyril expressed to us his desire to return to Darwin with his wife Shannyn and be with their family,โ€ Hawthorn's GM - Football Graham Wright told hawthornfc.com.au.

โ€œPhysically, Cyril is in great condition, and potentially could have played for us in the coming weeks. However, we acknowledge his desire to be with family.

โ€œOur priority at Hawthorn is our people and we ask that Cyrilโ€™s privacy be respected at this time.โ€ 

Rioli hasn't played for Hawthorn since round four.