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Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli granted leave in wake of post outlining ‘hatred’ for Hawthorn

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli runs with the ball against Hawthorn
Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli has taken aim at Hawthorn and his ‘hatred’ of the AFL club after the Power beat the Hawks in a fiery Gather Round clash. Photograph: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has been granted leave following the furore around his social media post that expressed hatred for AFL rivals Hawthorn.

Rioli did not attend Tuesday morning’s light training session at Alberton, and club officials have confirmed he has been granted leave.

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