Maurice Rioli junior [merged]

[Simonator]

That smother was ridiculous. The toe poke, pick up, kick to nank all superb.

If he kicked the goal it was goal of the year

[Tiger Khosh]

That smother was ridiculous. The toe poke, pick up, kick to nank all superb.

If he kicked the goal it was goal of the year

Yup was hoping he’d run in and kick the goal. 100% would have been goal of the year. He did the right thing though, credit to him.

[TigerLand]

So happy for Maurice. Outstanding highlights in career best game. Wrapped for him.

[one-eyed]

#17: A new legacy at Punt Road

Raised among the Tiwi Islands, Maurice Rioli Jr. reflects on his journey to Richmond as he follows in his father’s footsteps.

Full article: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1859118/17-a-new-legacy-at-punt-road

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Rioli Jr. admitted that he worked closely with the coaching staff to reignite his confidence, which allowed him to get back to playing his best brand of football.

“I came back and played some good footy at the start of the year, but then I felt that I dropped away from that and just lost confidence in myself,” Rioli Jr. said. 

“I had a good chat with the coaches, and they had belief in me that I could go back and just build that confidence.

“I went back and did that, and from those conversations, I worked a lot off-field as well with my development plan.

“I just went back to the basics of playing footy and enjoying what I love doing, getting around my teammates and built my confidence from there, and I found myself playing good footy again.

“I was heading in the right direction, and I think I’m still building, and I can’t wait to play this week and every other week, because I’m just looking forward to building my game and playing some good footy with the rest of the boys.”

[the claw]

Dud delist

[Francois Jackson]

Hope I'm wrong but I don't think he has it on a consistent level.

He wasn't rated high in the draft, and maybe that's why,

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Dud delist

You talking in the 3rd person again crawski?

[one-eyed]

What a glorious morning we all shared together 🤠⚡️

Dangerous on & off the field!!!!!

Welcome to the chamber 🏔️❤️
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[Stripes]

From all reports, the name that keeps being pushed to the top of the list by coaches, supporters, onlookers, media and critics alike is....Maurice Rioli!

He has come back in ripping shape and been noticeably fitter, running the field effortlessly as the link player (Lambert role) in the last Match Simulation. I think he plays his best football as an outside midfielder so hope he gets his chance on the wing or rotating from the forwardline into the midfield, far more frequently this year.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Exciting stripes

[Stripes]

Exciting stripes

We've been crying out for more run and speed in the midfield, plus two way running. If Maurice could apply the same sort of pressure to the midfielders as he does up forward, we could get a lot more quick turnovers in the middle that could catch oppositions defense out of position. Hopper and Taranto are one one runners and we've struggled when the ball bounces back the other way - Rioli would run just as hard in defense.

I think he should be given more time in the middle to compliment our ball winners at AFL level just like he showed he could do superbly at VFL level. 

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Don’t reckon many would disagree with that view Stripes

[the claw]

Tank.

Happy for them to give him a go where ever but so far he does not have the attributes for a mid role at afl level.

I loved his dad as a player, best performance ive ever seen of any player was the claremont South fremantle grand final and then we drafted him.
was over the moon.
Like everyone i want to see him improve and actually make it i like the history, but geez he really needs to pull a finger out here's hoping eh.
My problem with him in the midfield is like i said i don't think he has the attributes for the role at that level and i think there are so many in front of him for a mid role. but hey you never know.

[one-eyed]

Maurice Rioli Jr building towards a big 2026 after strong pre-season return

Jackson Clark
National Indigenous Times
December 28, 2025


Maurice Rioli has returned to Richmond's pre-season training in excellent physical condition. Image: Richmond FC.

Richmond small forward Maurice Rioli Jr appears poised to take his game to another level in 2026 after impressing onlookers during the club's pre-season training.

Now entering his sixth season at Tigerland, Rioli has returned to the club in outstanding physical condition, drawing positive attention on the training track as Richmond's young list continues to take shape.

The 23-year-old looks noticeably slimmer, with his improved fitness base likely to broaden his role beyond the forward half and earn him greater midfield exposure in 2026.

Rioli was trialled through the midfield at stages during the second half of last season and impressed with his pressure on the opposition and tenacity around the contest.

After a seven-match stint in the VFL where he developed his craft as an on-baller, the Tiwi man earned a recall for the Tigers' Round 17 clash against Geelong.

Thrown into the contest as the medical substitute following an injury to young gun Sam Lalor, Rioli seized his opportunity with a career-best outing, collecting 19 disposals and six inside-50s.

He followed that performance with a solid contribution in the following week's win over Essendon, before again leaving his mark against West Coast.

In that match against the Eagles, Rioli produced what many have described as the tackle-of-the-season, when he launched a desperate dive to catch opponent Brady Hough, which ultimately resulted in a Tigers goal.

Rioli said the extra work away from the club played a key role in his strong start to pre-season.

"I trained with one of my mates every second day which was pretty good," Rioli told 7News.

"It's kept me fit and I feel better for it."

He said building strong connections within the inexperienced playing group has been a major focus for the club over the off-season, particularly with Richmond continuing to field one of the youngest lists in the competition.

"I think connection (is what we're working on) because we're a very young group and we just want to get to know each other well.

The Tigers blooded a handful of teenagers into the senior team last season and will add top-ten draft selections Sam Cumming and Sam Grlj into the selection mix.

"I really like Sam Grlj, he's pretty quick," Rioli said.

"He's a competitor and hates losing, so just that side of him, it's pretty funny to see how he reacts at training."

Rioli has played 49 games and kicked 31 goals since debuting for the Tigers during the 2021 season.

He joined the Tigers under the father-son rule in the 2020 AFL National Draft after the club matched a bid from Essendon.

https://nit.com.au/28-12-2025/21940/maurice-rioli-jr-building-towards-a-big-2026-after-strong-pre-season-return