Razor blades found at Hawthorn training
AAP
Two separate parts of a razor blade – which could have caused injury if a player landed on one – were discovered on the oval an hour before training on Thursday.
Hawthorn’s CEO Stuart Fox said staff acted quickly to ensure the safety of the players before training.
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“When the objects were found, staff and security took immediate action to sweep the oval before the players took the field to ensure the surface was safe,” Fox said in a statement.
“We are fortunate no one was hurt, and I commend staff and security for acting quickly to protect our players and patrons.”
All eyes were on star forward Cyril Rioli, who will play his first game of senior football since round 15.
The 2008 and 2013 premiers will play Sydney on Saturday at the MCG in a rematch of the 2012 grand final.
It is unclear whether the blades were placed there deliberately.