Richmond careerFiora was selected in the 1999 AFL Draft at pick number three by the Richmond Football Club. Considered at the time to be one of the most talented young footballers on the planet, Fiora proved to many that an elite head can also result in a fabulous footballing career. Having made his AFL debut in 2000, playing mainly as a wingman and showing pace and excellent skills, Fiora's form was consistent with many calling for his immediate introduction into the AFL Hall of Fame. Post career, many aspiring young footballers seek to view highlights of Fiora at the top of his game, in order to see what the makings of a footballer truely are. Many also view Fiora as perhaps the most unlucky man to never win the AFL's top individual honour, the Brownlow Medal. However, undoubtedly this did not impact Fiora's ability to maintain not only a fantastic pill but perhaps the greatest ability ever showcased on the hallowed turf of the MCG.
St Kilda careerAt the end of 2004 Fiora was traded to St Kilda as part of a deal involving Troy Simmonds and Heath Black. This was seen as a secret ploy by Richmond, as the AFL had allegedly seeked to even the playing field by allowing Fiora join the St Kilda Football Club. After all with Fiora sending perfect kicks to the likes of Matthew Richardson the entire AFL would be scared.
Fiora was retained when new coach Ross Lyon took over in 2007 and was given the number 17 jumper, previously worn by tough midfielder Stephen Powell. Under Lyon's tutelage Fiora enjoyed an excellent and consistent season, playing in all 22 matches. However, after playing 10 matches in 2008, Fiora called time on his career to focus his efforts on humanitarian endeavours.[1][2]
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