Rioli rememberedGrey Morris
NT News
May 25th, 2011The late, great Maurice Rioli will be remembered at a tribute night on Friday
MAURICE Rioli's 118 games with Richmond will be remembered during a special tribute night at St Marys Football Club on Friday.
Guest speakers, former champions Michael Long, Michael McLean, Andrew McLeod and Richmond assistant coach Danny Daly will talk about the late Rioli and his spectacular playing career with the Tigers.
Highlights packages of Rioli and the three Territory champions will be screened during an "On The Couch" segment with MC Charlie King.
Richmond Football Club auction items like the Dreamtime jumper and a series of raffle prizes are also up for grabs on the night.
Former champion and 1980 premiership player Dale Weightman, now working in commercial operations at the club, said three jumpers will be auctioned on the night.
"One will have Trent Cotchin's autographs, one won't be signed but it's beautifully framed and I'll get Andy, Longy and Mick McLean to sign the other one," he said.
Richmond is in the Top End to play Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium on Saturday night in a crucial match for premiership points.
The Tiger players will be available for autographs and jumper signings during a training run at TIO on Friday from 3.15pm to 4.15pm.
Footy fans wanting a great night of nostalgia and an insight into the great Rioli need to ring St Marys (89279900) to book a seat at $25 a head, or $200 for a table of 10.
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