Not done yet: Veteran Tiger sets his sights on lofty goal tally for 2020 – and he’s outlined how many seasons he’s got leftDecember 2, 2019 11:39am
Sarah Olle
FOX SPORTSDual Richmond premiership forward Jack Riewoldt believes he’s “got at least three years” left in him.
The 31-year-old will return to Punt Road Oval on Monday morning alongside his more senior teammates, with the younger crop having started their pre-season last week.
While Riewoldt managed just 13 games in 2019 because of a knee injury, he’s confident his body can sustain another three seasons of AFL footy.
“I reckon I’ve got at least three years in me,” Riewoldt told the Balls & Bumpers podcast.
The three-time Coleman medallist was instrumental in Richmond’s 89-point win over GWS in the Grand Final in September, booting five majors in a dominant display up forward.
Riewoldt’s performance put to bed any doubts the game had past him, after a quiet and goalless match against Geelong the week beforehand.
And the big Tiger has set his sights on a lofty goal kicking tally for 2020.
“Over and under I think it’s probably 60 … that’s probably the line,” Riewoldt said.
The Tigers will go into next season as overwhelming favourites for the flag, particularly given the inclusion of five-time All-Australian defender Alex Rance (ACL).
Riewoldt, who’s contracted until the end of 2021, said that despite entering his 14th pre-season, his love for the game – and its training requirements – was as strong as ever.
“I enjoy pre-season as much as I enjoy the season because you can see within the group – especially with younger players – that there’s no angst about the fact that there’s a game at the end of the week,” Riewoldt said.
“You just sort of get out there and try your hardest. That’s all that you can sort of do with pre-season.”
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