http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/football-legend-maurice-rioli-dead-from-suspected-heart-attack/story-e6frg1wu-1225976163098WA and VFL football legend Maurice "Magic'' Rioli, 53, has died from a suspected heart attack at a family function in Darwin.
The former South Fremantle legend was a star in the WAFL and VFL, winning a Simpson Medal as a member of South Fremantle's 1980 Premiership team and following that with a Norm Smith Medal in Richmond's 1982 Grand Final win.
Rioli, from the Northern Territory's Melville Island, was one of most skilful Aboriginal footballers and had an instant impact in Victorian football.
He was renowned for his brilliant ball-handling skills and lightning reflexes.
He won the Simpson Medal as best player afield when South Fremantle won the 1980 premiership.
At Richmond he won the club Fairest and Best Award in 1982 and 1983.
Essendon legend and another former Territory star, Michael Long, confirmed Rioli's death.
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A TOP TIGER
Maurice Rioli
Club: Richmond
Career: 1982-87
Recruited from: South Fremantle (166 games)
Games: 118. Goals: 80
PLAYING HONOURS
Richmond best and fairest 1982, ‘83
Norm Smith medallist 1982
Brownlow Medal runner-up 1983
