AFL finals fever is hotting up.

And the big question today will Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli prove himself fit for the weekend clash at the MCG.

Gaby Boland reports.

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Hawks fans will be cheering if the electric player makes a comeback in Saturday’s preliminary final against Port Adelaide.

He was kept under wraps at this morning’s training.

Club Manager Chris Fagan also had his eagle-eye out for spies.

Rioli has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since round fifteen.

Teammate Jack Gunston says Rioli will be ready, if he’s named.

Jack Gunston, Hawthorn forward: “He’s ready to go, he’s trained pretty well lately and yeah hopefully he can get a good session today.”

The club’s medical staff will make the final decision on whether he’ll play.

And Essendon will soon know if it’s won a battle with anti-doping authorities.

ASADA accused 34 Bombers of taking a banned peptide, as part of their 2012 supplement regime.

The Federal Court’s ruling on whether that investigation was legal will be handed down on Friday afternoon.

Gaby Boland, QUT News.