STAR Hawthorn forward Cyril Rioli is back in Melbourne but no timeframe has been given for his return. 

Rioli took personal leave and went to Darwin earlier this month to spend more time with his family.

HAWK TAKES A BREAK Family comes first for Cyril

Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson said recently he didn't know when Rioli would return.

The 28-year-old lined up in the first four matches this season but then suffered a left knee injury.

He has since recovered from that ailment.

The four-time premiership player also went back to the Northern Territory over the summer to be with his father, who suffered a heart attack last September.

Rioli is contracted until the end of 2020.