Jermaine Miller-Lewis Biography

Six complainants in the Hawks' racism probe, including four-time premiership player Cyril Rioli, have identified themselves in an open letter.

Rioli, wife Shannyn Ah Sam-Rioli, ex-Hawthorn players Carl Peterson and Jermaine Miller-Lewis, as well as his partner Montanah Miller-Lewis, and former Hawks Indigenous manager Leon Egan have released a statement to the media via their lawyer Leon Zwier.

"All we ever wanted was to sit with the coaches and officials we looked up to, and who had such control over our lives and our futures. Make them understand what we heard, what impact it had on our lives, and to listen to them tell us their own truths - even why they thought they were helping us," the letter reads.

"And we are gutted that these so-called AFL role models weren't prepared to listen to our truths through mediation. We have always had the courage to listen to their truths too. That is our way."

Matt Spangher is one of seven players delisted by Hawthorn.

Jack Fitzpatrick also departs the club after one season while defender Angus Litherland and midfielder Zac Webster have also been cut from the primary list.

Rookie-listed players Lachlan Langford, Jermaine Miller-Lewis and Alex Woodward have also been released.