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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: yandb on December 06, 2015, 06:25:52 PM
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I am guessing the fact that we have given no. 17 to young Rioli means that our football dept. doesn't believe that Maurices son will be good enough to make AFL in 3 years time.
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Brendon Gale @brendongale25 11h ago
rioli23's photo. I'm excited.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/_-8AhYt4W-/
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I am guessing the fact that we have given no. 17 to young Rioli means that our football dept. doesn't believe that Maurices son will be good enough to make AFL in 3 years time.
WTF?
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I am guessing the fact that we have given no. 17 to young Rioli means that our football dept. doesn't believe that Maurices son will be good enough to make AFL in 3 years time.
I'm guessing u13 Tiwi island form is a bit hard to read ::)
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Daniel Rioli’s bringing it – in so many ways
AFL Insider
Published on Apr. 15, 2017
Any Richmond supporters who are getting excited about Daniel Rioli’s progress at the club should sit down right now.
Daniel brought some special Rioli magic to the MCG last week to the delight of the yellow and black hordes, but he’s working on bringing a damn site more magic to Tigerland in the not too distant future if his Instagram account is anything to go by.
Maurice Rioli junior is the image of his old man and from all reports has the innate family football ability, and Daniel is making sure Richmond is his home away from home.
Okay Tiger fans, go have a cigarette and a lie down – you’ve earned it.
http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-insider-daniel-riolis-bringing-it---in-so-many-ways-afl-australian-football-league-richmond-tigers/wqod9ikvuxjo1n6vn1p1bwiba
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Daniel Rioli’s bringing it – in so many ways
AFL Insider
Published on Apr. 15, 2017
Any Richmond supporters who are getting excited about Daniel Rioli’s progress at the club should sit down right now.
Daniel brought some special Rioli magic to the MCG last week to the delight of the yellow and black hordes, but he’s working on bringing a damn site more magic to Tigerland in the not too distant future if his Instagram account is anything to go by.
Maurice Rioli junior is the image of his old man and from all reports has the innate family football ability, and Daniel is making sure Richmond is his home away from home.
Okay Tiger fans, go have a cigarette and a lie down – you’ve earned it.
http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-insider-daniel-riolis-bringing-it---in-so-many-ways-afl-australian-football-league-richmond-tigers/wqod9ikvuxjo1n6vn1p1bwiba
A little bit exciting this :yep
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Best one is in 2020 - Maurice jnr :shh
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Is Maurice jnr. left foot or right?
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Best one is in 2020 - Maurice jnr :shh
But Maurice Jnr, is Maurice's grandson not son, so father / son doesn't apply
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No he is actually his son.
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Best one is in 2020 - Maurice jnr :shh
But Maurice Jnr, is Maurice's grandson not son, so father / son doesn't apply
Did is correct. He is his son.
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Best one is in 2020 - Maurice jnr :shh
But Maurice Jnr, is Maurice's grandson not son, so father / son doesn't apply
Did is correct. He is his son.
Really?
Now I am really confused
The interview with young Daniel the other week in HUN said Maurice junior was Maurice Rioli's grandson, not son even though he is referred to as junior
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Best one is in 2020 - Maurice jnr :shh
But Maurice Jnr, is Maurice's grandson not son, so father / son doesn't apply
Did is correct. He is his son.
Really?
Now I am really confused
The interview with young Daniel the other week in HUN said Maurice junior was Maurice Rioli's grandson, not son even though he is referred to as junior
definitely MR's youngest son
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Best one is in 2020 - Maurice jnr :shh
But Maurice Jnr, is Maurice's grandson not son, so father / son doesn't apply
Did is correct. He is his son.
Really?
Now I am really confused
The interview with young Daniel the other week in HUN said Maurice junior was Maurice Rioli's grandson, not son even though he is referred to as junior
definitely MR's youngest son
Lesson learned
HUN totally unreliable :rollin
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Also the view of this bloke..
https://twitter.com/deanorio/status/735595275515887616?lang=en
..who I'd say would be a fairly reliable source....:shh
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Best one is in 2020 - Maurice jnr :shh
But Maurice Jnr, is Maurice's grandson not son, so father / son doesn't apply
Did is correct. He is his son.
Really?
Now I am really confused
The interview with young Daniel the other week in HUN said Maurice junior was Maurice Rioli's grandson, not son even though he is referred to as junior
definitely MR's youngest son
Lesson learned
HUN totally unreliable :rollin
The HUN spreading furfies? NOoooo waaaaay!
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Maurice junior has been named in the U16 NT side that plays Tassie tomorrow up in Western Sydney.
AFLNT Under 16s
Round 1 vs Tasmania
Monday 12th June
10am at Blacktown International Sportspark
B: Dominic Forbes, Timothy Smith, Deacon Braun
HB: Will Gilmour, Kaiya Jones, Jackson Cole
C: Brandon Rusca, Ben Jungfer (C), Jack Palmer
HF: Malcolm Rosas Jr, Deeshan Gindikindi, Daniel Fuller
F: Robbie Campbell, Cody Tatlor, Francis Bruce
Foll: Barrindi Nhurrwuthun, Raymond Prowse, Marly McGregor
Int: Jacon Lampton, Joel Budarick, Joel Jeffrey, Dillen Brown, Maurice Rioli Jr
http://aflnt.com.au/index.php?id=6&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=985&tx_ttnews[backPid]=5&cHash=94a65ded7a
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Maurice Rioli junior shapes as a father-son prospect for Richmond Tigers
Jon Pierik
The Age
13 June 2017
The famous Rioli football lineage could continue at Richmond, with Maurice Rioli junior taking to the field in the under-16 national championships.
Rioli, the son of the late Maurice Rioli, lined up for the Northern Territory against Tasmania at Blacktown International Sportspark on Monday.
Where his father was a meticulous left-foot kick, Maurice junior is a right foot. The son of a gun isn't a speed machine but he is brave, has quick reflexes and has a knack of finding the ball, as he did with 15 disposals against Tasmania.
That he is only 14 - he does not turn 15 until September - highlights his potential. However, should his progress continue, he won't be able to be nominated as a father-son by the Tigers until the 2020 national draft.
AFL national talent manager Kevin Sheehan told Fairfax Media it was too early to predict if Rioli would reach the AFL but his talent was unquestionable.
"He was clean, brave, pushed up from half-forward into the midfield, at times. He probably played that fifth, sixth role," he said on Monday.
"He is only, obviously, small and light at the minute but there is so much growth and development in him yet. He is very much in the facial features exactly like Maurice.
"As we say, he is just a boy starting his journey with one of the famous name tags."
Tigers' recruiting officer Francis Jackson was also on hand on a day Rioli, who began on the bench, was one of the NT's better players in a heavy defeat. Rioli's home club is the Darwin Buffaloes.
Maurice senior played 118 games for the Tigers between 1982 and 1987, and was a pivotal centreman of the 1980 premiership. He is one of only four players to be a Norm Smith medallist in a losing grand final side, that being against Carlton in 1982.
He was named in the Indigenous side of the century and would become a politician in the NT. He died from a heart attack on Christmas Day, 2010.
Rioli was the uncle to Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli and the great uncle to young Tiger Daniel, who has shown flashes of Maurice's brilliance this year.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/maurice-rioli-junior-shapes-as-a-fatherson-prospect-for-richmond-tigers-20170612-gwp9lk.html
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Pivotal centreman in the 1980 premiership?
Lol. Can't even get their facts correct. Came to Richmond at the end of 1981 for the 1982 season. First game against Fitzroy and starred.
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Maurice senior played 118 games for the Tigers between 1982 and 1987, and was a pivotal centreman of the 1980 premiership.
Contradicts itself within 2 sentences. Guessing the work experience kid was in charge of editing. :rollin
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Son of late South Fremantle, Richmond champion Maurice Rioli's promising start at AFL under-16 championships
Jordan McArdle,
PerthNow
2 July 2017
FREMANTLE and Richmond could be set for a father-son tug of war in a few years after the son of a South Fremantle legend’s promising start at the AFL National Under-16 Championships.
At just 14 years old, Maurice Rioli Jr — the son of late WAFL and VFL champion Maurice — impressed in his recent debut for the Northern Territory against Tasmania.
Maurice Jr’s father played 168 games for the Bulldogs and 118 at Richmond, meaning both the Dockers (150-plus games for eligible WAFL club) and Tigers (100-plus VFL games) can snap him up under the father-son rule in his draft year.
He has the choice of which club he would like to nominate for, or can elect to ignore both clubs and go into the 2020 national draft.
AFL talent manager Kevin Sheehan said while it was too early to tell whether he would make it to the top level, he felt there were plenty of encouraging signs.
“His courage, ball-winning ability and use of the ball — all of those things were pretty impressive,” Sheehan said.
“He no doubt has some of the traits of the father, he’s a right-footer though, so you don’t see the classic Maurice disposal.
“He was among the most possessions (14) for the NT playing as a fifth and sixth role up in the forward-line — that’s quite an amazing effort for such a young kid when they were beaten by about 80 points.”
Maurice Jr, a Tiwi Islander who boards at Darwin’s St John’s Catholic College and plays juniors for NTFL side Darwin Buffaloes, boasts some of the best football bloodlines.
He has three Norm Smith medallists in his family including his late father, who made a name for himself in the WAFL — including a premiership in 1980 and three Simpson medals — before a decorated VFL career at Richmond.
Current AFL footballers Daniel Rioli (Richmond), Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn), Willie Rioli (West Coast), Ben Long (St Kilda) and Jake Long (Essendon) are all relatives of Maurice Jr.
“We say that the NT team won’t go around without a Motlop, Long or Rioli around — whether it’s 16s or 18s there will be one there, and that’s been the same for 20-odd years,” Sheehan said. “They’ve made a wonderful contribution to our game at so many levels.”
NT under-16s coach Jimmy Driscoll said the raw talent still had a lot to learn.
But he was a good chance to feature in the team’s final two games against NSW/ACT (July 11) and Queensland (July 15).
“He’s still got another year in the 16s so we’re just looking to get games into him,” Driscoll said.
“He’s a ripper kid and we’re trying to teach him about the higher-lever stuff.”
Brett Peake – the son of WA football league Brian Peake who played the majority of his 400-plus game career at East Fremantle – is the only father-son draftee in Dockers history.
Peake made 75 appearances for Fremantle from 2005-09 before finishing his AFL career at St Kilda, where he played 43 games.
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/son-of-late-south-fremantle-richmond-champion-maurice-riolis-promising-start-at-afl-under16-championships/news-story/b245e9ab7a4e8079e672e27d2b95e802
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Bullshyte he should be eligible for Fremantle as well.....surely not?
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Bullshyte he should be eligible for Fremantle as well.....surely not?
I'm pretty sure there was a grandfather clause in the original Freo entry into AFL about the father son rule that expired a few years ago.
I don't think they have a claim.
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Dean Rioli @DeanoRio twitter:
MJ in action. I Wonder if his nephew will hand over the #17 when he arrives at @Richmond_FC 🤔🐯
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https://twitter.com/DeanoRio/status/920932050764361734
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Oh my....
I can’t find the words.
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Geez, he's got bigger hands than Maurice.
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https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/15-year-old-maurice-rioli-jnr-to-make-senior-debut.1181254/page-2#post-53247994
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NTFL: Maurice Rioli, 15, set to debut for St Mary’s against Waratah
CARL PFEIFFER,
NT News
28 October 2017
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The famous Rioli football lineage will continue at St Mary’s today when exciting 15-year-old Maurice Rioli Jr pulls on the green and gold jumper for his premier league debut.
The Saints’ 0-3 start will take a back seat as anticipation forms around how Maurice Jr, son of the legendary Maurice Snr, will handle starting on a half forward flank for his senior debut against Waratah.
Maurice Snr played 118 games for Richmond between 1982 and 1987 and is one of only four players to be a Norm Smith medallist in a losing grand final side.
Saints guns Shannon and Ben Rioli, as well as AFL footballers Daniel Rioli (Richmond), Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn), Willie Rioli (West Coast), Ben Long (St Kilda) and Jake Long (Essendon) are also relatives of Maurice Jr.
St Mary’s coach Rick Nolan said Maurice Jnr had been training well and had earnt his spot in the side.
“We usually debut a new Rioli almost every year … he’s the next lot of the production line that’s come through,” Nolan said. “He’s got a bit of pace and he’s strong for a very young boy. We’re not expecting too much from him because he’s still so young, he’s only just turned 15.
“He’ll be out there with Shannon and Ben to help him and he’s been training really well.”
Nolan said the addition of names such as Shannon and Ben Rioli, Jack Geary, Nick Yarren, Anthony Wilson and Michael Coombes would give his side a huge boost for the must-win game. “We have to win this week and we’ve got some good cattle back in the side to help,” he said.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/local-afl/ntfl-maurice-rioli-15-set-to-debut-for-st-marys-against-waratah/news-story/7b3febb868ecdedf1da3452f6eaa96c6
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St Mary's vs Waratah: Round 4 - Men's Premier League: TIO NTFL 2017/18
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wryDRrQiYv8
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Maurice Rioli jnr, son of Richmond legend Maurice Rioli, impressing as a junior and already has Rioli traits
KATE SALEMME,
Herald Sun
29 October 2017
THERE’S another Rioli on his way after Maurice Rioli Jnr, the son of late Richmond legend Maurice Rioli made an impressive debut in the NTFL on Saturday.
Eligible as a father-son selection for the Tigers — where Maurice played 118 games, won two best and fairest awards and a Norm Smith Medal — Rioli Jnr displayed all the traits of his famous relatives, including his legendary father and current day AFL stars Cyril and Daniel Rioli.
But Richmond could have a fight on their hands to secure the youngster when he becomes eligible for the draft in 2020.
Rioli Jnr also available to Fremantle under the father-son rule after his father played 168 games for South Fremantle.
Under AFL rules, a player is eligible to be drafted father-son to either the Dockers (before 1995) or Eagles (before 1987) if the player’s father played 150 or more senior games for a WA club. One of those clubs for Fremantle is South Fremantle.
Rioli Jnr, 15, booted one goal for St Mary’s in the thumping 73-point win over Waratah at TIO Stadium.
Playing across half forward, Rioli Jnr lined up on the competition’s best player, reigning Nichols medallist Tim Mosquito, and didn’t look out of place as he used his pressure to set up scoring opportunities.
“He did pretty well, he certainly didn’t look out of it,” St Mary’s coach Ricky Nolan told the Herald Sun.
“He wasn’t the star player but looked every part of it out there for a 15-year-old kid it was quite amazing actually.
“If someone was saying to me how did he play? I would say he played like a Rioli.
“Defensively he’s very, very good, he’s a very good tackler.
“He’s very similar (to Cyril and Daniel and the Riolis).
“He kicked one goal in the last quarter. He got plenty of the footy and played well.
“He played about 80 per cent game time. We rotate pretty heavily up here because of the heat.
“We just had him go out there and enjoy it.”
Tigers legend Maurice Rioli was one of the greatest players of his era, renowned for his freakish skills.
Rioli Jnr played alongside cousins Ben and Shannon Rioli for St Mary’s, while a large contingent of relatives travelled to TIO Stadium to watch his debut, including Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli.
“I think he (Cyril) was (impressed),” Nolan said.
“He wasn’t in the rooms before the game but he there and was at the club after the game.”
Maurice Jnr grew up on the Tiwi Islands but is now attending the famous St John’s College in Darwin, a school that has produced a staggering six North Smith medallists.
Maurice Rioli, Michael Long, Andrew McLeod — who won the medal twice — Nathan Buckley and Cyril Rioli all attended the school before becoming VFL/AFL superstars.
It is understood plans are underway for him to relocate to Melbourne next year.
Cyril and Daniel both moved to Melbourne to board at Scotch College and St Patrick’s respectively before being drafted.
Rioli Jnr’s potential has already been scouted this year after playing for the Northern Territory in the under-16 national championships against Tasmania.
While excitement is building at Richmond about the prospect of Maurice Jnr joining Daniel in yellow and black, Nolan has urged for patience.
While the youngster is a confirmed starter for St Mary’s against Wanderers on Friday night, he will play a mixture of both seniors and juniors throughout the season as he continues to develop.
“He’s got a long, long way to go. It’s a long way from the Tiwi Islands to Melbourne and we’ve got to take small steps and not get too carried away,” he said.
“He’s got to be protected to a degree. For this to work we can’t put too much of a spotlight on him.
“He’s still a very shy young kid and the whole situation has to be managed very closely.
“We need to temper expectations. Kids have got to be kids.
“It doesn’t matter how well he plays, he’ll still go back to the under 16s sometime this year or the 18s, because he can play (under) 16s or 18s.”
Rioli Jnr will be eligible as a father-son for Richmond at the 2020 national draft.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/maurice-rioli-jnr-son-of-richmond-legend-maurice-rioli-impressing-as-a-junior-and-already-has-rioli-traits/news-story/402e831189fdeb80c8ede665eadfc4f5
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The difference with the Clokes was that they were eligible for both Collingwood & Richmond and had the choice.
According to the above article, he technically is eligible for both Richmond and Freo and has a choice. Right now though, we'd be his choice :thumbsup.
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Well I was referring to Naish and his brothers....but apart from that - that article is wrong as the rule that would've seen MRJ also eligible for Fremantle expired two years ago and I don't know why every article about him keeps repeating it:
In addition to the standard eligibility rules, the South Australian and Western Australian clubs have a modified rule in place, valid until the club has been in the AFL for 20 years, with eligibility to be determined by a certain number of games played for specific sides in SANFL or WAFL, if those games were played prior to the club entering the AFL.[5][10] Specifically:
Until 31 October 2007, the West Coast Eagles could select any player whose father had made 150 WAFL appearances prior to 1987 for Claremont, East Perth, West Perth or Subiaco.
Until 31 October 2010, Adelaide could select any player whose father made 200 SANFL appearances prior to 1990 for South Adelaide, Norwood, Glenelg or Sturt.
Until 31 October 2015, Fremantle could select any player whose father has made 150 WAFL appearances prior to 1995 for East Fremantle, South Fremantle, Perth or Swan Districts.
Until 31 October 2017, Port Adelaide can select any player whose father has made 200 SANFL appearances prior to 1997 for the Port Adelaide Magpies, North Adelaide, West Adelaide, Central District, Woodville or West Torrens.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%E2%80%93son_rule#West_Australian_and_South_Australian_teams
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The difference with the Clokes was that they were eligible for both Collingwood & Richmond and had the choice.
According to the above article, he technically is eligible for both Richmond and Freo and has a choice. Right now though, we'd be his choice :thumbsup.
Where is this stated in the article ?
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The difference with the Clokes was that they were eligible for both Collingwood & Richmond and had the choice.
According to the above article, he technically is eligible for both Richmond and Freo and has a choice. Right now though, we'd be his choice :thumbsup.
Where is this stated in the article ?
Fifth line (on my computer laptop).
It amazes me that these guys still don't know the rules.... :banghead
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copy > details
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Well I was referring to Naish and his brothers....but apart from that - that article is wrong as the rule that would've seen MRJ also eligible for Fremantle expired two years ago and I don't know why every article about him keeps repeating it:
In addition to the standard eligibility rules, the South Australian and Western Australian clubs have a modified rule in place, valid until the club has been in the AFL for 20 years, with eligibility to be determined by a certain number of games played for specific sides in SANFL or WAFL, if those games were played prior to the club entering the AFL.[5][10] Specifically:
Until 31 October 2007, the West Coast Eagles could select any player whose father had made 150 WAFL appearances prior to 1987 for Claremont, East Perth, West Perth or Subiaco.
Until 31 October 2010, Adelaide could select any player whose father made 200 SANFL appearances prior to 1990 for South Adelaide, Norwood, Glenelg or Sturt.
Until 31 October 2015, Fremantle could select any player whose father has made 150 WAFL appearances prior to 1995 for East Fremantle, South Fremantle, Perth or Swan Districts.
Until 31 October 2017, Port Adelaide can select any player whose father has made 200 SANFL appearances prior to 1997 for the Port Adelaide Magpies, North Adelaide, West Adelaide, Central District, Woodville or West Torrens.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%E2%80%93son_rule#West_Australian_and_South_Australian_teams
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Cheers, Dio.
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https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/15-year-old-maurice-rioli-jnr-to-make-senior-debut.1181254/page-3#post-53253568
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Imagine if he turns out to be as good a player as his father.
Dangerwood will feign injury every time they have to play Martioli.
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Ok so a Richmond supporter called out the journo who wrote that article on twitter about the interstate f/s rule and she said she asked the AFL and they told her the rule hasn't changed and there's no mention of it expiring in the official 2017 AFL season guide:
https://twitter.com/KateSalemme/status/924601401266683904
..curiouser & curiouser.... :huh
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i saw that a few years ago Dio so i checked out wikipedia (i know probably false) but it said it lapsed.
i think our luck has changed and the rule has also. :pray
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TBH, I think the fact that he is planning to relocate to Melbourne is a pretty sure sign he will not be going to Freo. I'd be more concerned about uncle Cyril trying to get him to Hawthorn.
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TBH, I think the fact that he is planning to relocate to Melbourne is a pretty sure sign he will not be going to Freo. I'd be more concerned about uncle Cyril trying to get him to Hawthorn.
There's no chance he's getting to Hawthorn without first coming to us. If we want him, he's ours. At least for a couple of years.
Spot on with the relocation plans though. I reckon he watched Daniel in the prelim and started dreaming of the tigers just a little bit more :thumbsup
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He cant go to Freo. The rules changed 2 years ago re father son for them.
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He cant go to Freo. The rules changed 2 years ago re father son for them.
the rules didn't change, their rights to him finished 20 years after they joined the comp so Oct 2015
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Ok so a Richmond supporter called out the journo who wrote that article on twitter about the interstate f/s rule and she said she asked the AFL and they told her the rule hasn't changed and there's no mention of it expiring in the official 2017 AFL season guide:
https://twitter.com/KateSalemme/status/924601401266683904
..curiouser & curiouser.... :huh
They're plotting against us Chris
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Who's Chris?
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Who's Chris?
Hi Chris!
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Chrisdio.
an ethnic of some sort.
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He cant go to Freo. The rules changed 2 years ago re father son for them.
the rules didn't change, their rights to him finished 20 years after they joined the comp so Oct 2015
So the rule changed
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https://twitter.com/Micksplit/status/927075371962441735
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Fremantle Dockers show interest in potential father-son draftee Maurice Rioli Jr
Jordan McArdle,
PerthNow
6 November 2017
MAURICE Rioli Jr isn’t eligible to be drafted until 2020, but that hasn’t stopped Fremantle keeping tabs on the father-son prospect.
At 15 years old, Maurice Rioli Jr — the son of late WAFL and VFL champion Maurice — became the youngest St Mary’s Northern Territory Football League debutant in six seasons last weekend.
He booted one goal in St Mary’s first win of the season — a 73-point thrashing of Waratah at TIO Stadium — playing as a half-forward.
And Saints coach Rick Nolan revealed the Dockers were among “several” AFL clubs already inquiring about the Tiwi Islander.
“I know he’s on the radar already, I’ve had a few clubs contact me,” Nolan told The Sunday Times.
Maurice Jr’s father played 168 games for South Fremantle and 118 at Richmond, meaning both the Dockers (150-plus games for eligible WAFL club) and Tigers (100-plus VFL games) can snap him up under the father-son rule in his draft year.
He has the choice of which club he would like to nominate for, or can elect to ignore both clubs and go into the 2020 national draft. But Fremantle will be up against it to lure him to WA, with the teen star planning to board at Scotch College in Melbourne next year.
He has several AFL-playing relatives in Victoria including Daniel Rioli (Richmond), Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn), Ben Long (St Kilda) and Jake Long (Essendon).
He is favoured to join his premiership-winning nephew Daniel in the yellow and black.
Nolan said Rioli Jr had earned his debut after a standout pre-season, and showed enough to hold his spot.
“He wasn’t best on ground, but he certainly looked the part out there,” Nolan said.
Nolan said while the youngster showed traits of his famous football family and “played like a Rioli”, there was a long way to go.
“He’s a very, very shy young boy and the whole thing has got to be taken slowly,” he said. “He’s got enormous talent, but we’ve also got to be sensible with the approach and the expectation with it as well.
“He’ll go back to our under-16s or under-18s in a couple of weeks and we’ll let him be a kid.”
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers-show-interest-in-potential-fatherson-draftee-maurice-rioli-jr/news-story/055332ae76d87076f2ccc900f89d1d91
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Such bullshyte. AFL make it up as they go.
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Another Rioli follows Cyril's path to the AFL
Marc McGowan
AFL.com.au
Feb 7, 2018 6:10PM
THE POTENTIAL next Rioli in the AFL is taking his cousin Cyril's route to the big time.
Maurice Rioli jnr, son of Richmond's late 1982 Norm Smith medallist, is in his second week at Scotch College, the exclusive private school his cousins Cyril and Shannon both attended.
The 15-year-old's uncle, Essendon 100-gamer Dean Rioli, and Shannon, who captains Northern Territory Thunder in the NEAFL, organised his move from the Tiwi Islands to Melbourne.
Cyril Rioli was just 14 when he began boarding at Scotch, and his AFL haul so far includes 185 games, winning the 2015 Norm Smith Medal and playing in four premierships with Hawthorn.
Those in the know suggest right-footed Rioli jnr is tracking similarly to Cyril at the same age in the way he attacks the football and takes the game on.
Maurice Rioli snr played 118 games for Richmond and 168 for WAFL club South Fremantle, making his son eligible to join either the Tigers or Fremantle as a father-son selection in 2020.
Fremantle has access to the sons of ex-WAFL footballers who played at least 150 times for East Fremantle, South Fremantle, Perth or Swan Districts before the Dockers joined the AFL in 1995.
Essendon has rights to Rioli jnr, too, as part of its Next Generation Academy zone, which includes the Tiwi Islands.
But it is Richmond's race to lose, with the skilful forward-midfielder extremely close to his cousin and Tigers premiership player Daniel Rioli, who went to Ballarat's St Patrick's College.
Rioli jnr, who turns 16 in September, is yet to train at the Tigers, but makes regular appearances at Punt Rd to see Daniel and watch the reigning premiers.
Richmond list manager Blair Hartley has kept close tabs on his progress.
The talented teenager, who impressed at last year's AFL Under-16 Championships, is also related to West Coast forward Willie Rioli, St Kilda's Ben Long and Bomber Jake Long.
Rioli jnr made his senior football debut for St Mary's in October, with Cyril watching from the stands, and played his seventh and most recent match on January 20 before relocating to Melbourne.
He will play school football for Scotch College this year and again represent the NT at national under-16 level.
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Maurice Rioli jnr in action for St Mary's. Picture: Keri Megelus/NT News
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-07/another-rioli-follows-cyrils-path-to-the-afl
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I’ve seen grasshoppers with better defined legs
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I’ve seen grasshoppers with better defined legs
I am not sure, but keep in mind he might be playing in an open age comp in that photo, if that is what you are referring to.
My brother who lives in Darwin (and is a Lions supporter, which is probably why he lives in exile) has been telling me that we have a gun on our hands here, that Maurice Jnr has been playing a bit for the St Mary's league side as a 15 year old.
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I’ve seen grasshoppers with better defined legs
Care to upload an image of your own beefeaters so we can compare?
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Maurice Rioli Jnr, son of Richmond's late 1982 Norm Smith medallist, is in his second week at Melbourne's Scotch College, the exclusive private school his cousins Cyril and Shannon both attended. The 15-year-old's uncle, Essendon 100-gamer Dean Rioli, and Shannon, who captains NT Thunder in the ...
http://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/local-afl/ntfl-maurice-rioli-jn-ready-to-make-mark-in-aussie-rules-after-melbourne-move/news-story/2a036ff74a6f89bdecff1aba29fe73cd
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Seems Maurice Rioli Jr played with our Academy side when they played the other week against Hawthorn's.
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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-02-14/richmond-academy-hosts-hawks
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From Dan Rioli's instagram:
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https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/father-son-academy-prospects.982822/page-81#post-55742147
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Hope he's the one on the left!! :lol
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Imagine if we got to enjoy a Geelong esque haul of father son jets?
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Brayden Rioli, brother of Richmond premiership forward Daniel, will be unleashed on the national stage alongside his cousins Maurice Rioli jnr and Jacob Long next week.
They are all part of the Northern Territory Thunder team for the NAB AFL Under-16 Championships and will follow in the footsteps of their legendary family members.
"(Brayden and Maurice) are totally different players," Campbell told AFL.com.au.
"Maurice loves to get in and under and tackle and put pressure on, whereas Brayden is your typical Tiwi Islands player who loves a goal and has that X-factor about him.
Campbell said the talented trio earned their squad spots on their work ethic, as much as their ability.
"We try not to pick players on names, but the fact they turn up and come to training," he said.
"They know the history. I'm sure Maurice Rioli will deal with the pressure of being a Rioli and the footsteps to follow, but he turns up and works hard.
"He's not out there saying, 'Give me the ball, because I'm a Rioli'. He's out there saying, 'Hey, I'm your teammate, I'm going to help you win'.
"We're also mindful that just because he has that name, we don't want to drop him in the deep end and say, 'You're a Rioli, you need to go out there and play well'."
The NT's first game is against NSW/ACT at Blacktown International Sports Park on Monday.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-06-09/two-riolis-and-a-long-to-play-for-nt-under16s
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Imagine if we got to enjoy a Geelong esque haul of father son jets?
AFL will change the rules before that happens.... :shh
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Imagine if we got to enjoy a Geelong esque haul of father son jets?
AFL will change the rules before that happens.... :shh
They already have changed the rules since Geelongs windfall, namely the bidding process
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Imagine if we got to enjoy a Geelong esque haul of father son jets?
AFL will change the rules before that happens.... :shh
They already have changed the rules since Geelongs windfall, namely the bidding process
Yep that ship has passed
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You reckon they'll stop there? Growing noise about abolishing the f/s rule altogether..... :shh
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You reckon they'll stop there? Growing noise about abolishing the f/s rule altogether..... :shh
:shh
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Brayden Rioli, brother of Richmond premiership forward Daniel, will be unleashed on the national stage alongside his cousins Maurice Rioli jnr and Jacob Long next week.
They are all part of the Northern Territory Thunder team for the NAB AFL Under-16 Championships and will follow in the footsteps of their legendary family members.
"(Brayden and Maurice) are totally different players," Campbell told AFL.com.au.
"Maurice loves to get in and under and tackle and put pressure on, whereas Brayden is your typical Tiwi Islands player who loves a goal and has that X-factor about him.
Campbell said the talented trio earned their squad spots on their work ethic, as much as their ability.
"We try not to pick players on names, but the fact they turn up and come to training," he said.
"They know the history. I'm sure Maurice Rioli will deal with the pressure of being a Rioli and the footsteps to follow, but he turns up and works hard.
"He's not out there saying, 'Give me the ball, because I'm a Rioli'. He's out there saying, 'Hey, I'm your teammate, I'm going to help you win'.
"We're also mindful that just because he has that name, we don't want to drop him in the deep end and say, 'You're a Rioli, you need to go out there and play well'."
The NT's first game is against NSW/ACT at Blacktown International Sports Park on Monday.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-06-09/two-riolis-and-a-long-to-play-for-nt-under16s
Just read on BF (yes I know) that Essendon will have first dibs on him as he's in their academy zone....
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Brayden Rioli, brother of Richmond premiership forward Daniel, will be unleashed on the national stage alongside his cousins Maurice Rioli jnr and Jacob Long next week.
They are all part of the Northern Territory Thunder team for the NAB AFL Under-16 Championships and will follow in the footsteps of their legendary family members.
"(Brayden and Maurice) are totally different players," Campbell told AFL.com.au.
"Maurice loves to get in and under and tackle and put pressure on, whereas Brayden is your typical Tiwi Islands player who loves a goal and has that X-factor about him.
Campbell said the talented trio earned their squad spots on their work ethic, as much as their ability.
"We try not to pick players on names, but the fact they turn up and come to training," he said.
"They know the history. I'm sure Maurice Rioli will deal with the pressure of being a Rioli and the footsteps to follow, but he turns up and works hard.
"He's not out there saying, 'Give me the ball, because I'm a Rioli'. He's out there saying, 'Hey, I'm your teammate, I'm going to help you win'.
"We're also mindful that just because he has that name, we don't want to drop him in the deep end and say, 'You're a Rioli, you need to go out there and play well'."
The NT's first game is against NSW/ACT at Blacktown International Sports Park on Monday.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-06-09/two-riolis-and-a-long-to-play-for-nt-under16s
Just read on BF (yes I know) that Essendon will have first dibs on him as he's in their academy zone....
Why? Maurice junior is going through the normal underage system. He's not some kid out in the sticks who has hardly played the game before. We don't get first dibs on TAC Cup kids from Northern Victoria because it's our academy zone.
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Also, as I understand, you have to actually attend their "academy", not just be zoned in it.
Lel at Essendon nuffies desperate for a Rioli.
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The Next Generation Academy system covers indigenous players... :shh
Junior is playing his footy in Victoria now and is already covered under the father-son rule, Brayden Rioli is not a father-son... :shh :shh
Was a Richmond poster who brought it up over there, not an Essendon nuffie... :shh :shh :shh
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Ah cheers.
Worst case scenario Essenbum get "rights" to him, and he nominates the bummers, do other clubs have a right to nominate him and force Essendumb to use up picks in order to block a selection, a la FS rules?
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Yes same draft rules as f/s and the players from the northern club academies....
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Maurice jnr named in the bests and kicked a goal for NT in their loss to NSW/ACT in the U16 Champs.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-06-12/u16-division-two-championships-kick-off
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Phil Egan: Maurice Rioli Jnr Better Than Daniel Rioli At The Same Age
Ethan Meldrum
MMM
14 July 2018
Former Richmond player Phil Egan says he rates Maurice Rioli jnr "higher than Daniel (Rioli)" at the same age, and that he "desperately" wants to play for the Tigers.
Egan joined Triple M's Saturday Rub for Footy Mythbusters, at which point they talked about the Rioli family, and Maurice jnr in particular.
Egan - who played alongside his father - told Triple M they're very similar players.
"He's a lot like his dad," he explained.
"He's a bit of a mix, a mix of them all."
Egan was asked about how he compares to the rest of the family, believing him to be better than premiership forward Daniel.
https://www.triplem.com.au/shows/the-saturday-rub/content/phil-egan-maurice-rioli-jnr-better-than-daniel-rioli-at-the-same-age
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Phil Egan: Maurice Rioli Jnr Better Than Daniel Rioli At The Same Age
Ethan Meldrum
MMM
14 July 2018
Former Richmond player Phil Egan says he rates Maurice Rioli jnr "higher than Daniel (Rioli)" at the same age, and that he "desperately" wants to play for the Tigers.
Egan joined Triple M's Saturday Rub for Footy Mythbusters, at which point they talked about the Rioli family, and Maurice jnr in particular.
Egan - who played alongside his father - told Triple M they're very similar players.
"He's a lot like his dad," he explained.
"He's a bit of a mix, a mix of them all."
Egan was asked about how he compares to the rest of the family, believing him to be better than premiership forward Daniel.
https://www.triplem.com.au/shows/the-saturday-rub/content/phil-egan-maurice-rioli-jnr-better-than-daniel-rioli-at-the-same-age
"He desperately wants to play for Richmond. I know that, and I think he can." :clapping
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The Laguntas participated in their last program for 2018 this weekend with a great game and win at Richmond FC against the Jim Stynes squad.
📷 Three of our impressive young talents, Maurice Rioli Junior and Will and Zach Dwyer.
Thank you to AFL Indigenous Programs, ProBuild
and staff and volunteers involved in developing these young Indigenous players both on and off field.
Professional photos coming soon....
https://www.facebook.com/koringamadjiinstitute/
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Good to see we're expanding the programme to include indigenous kids from Scotland and Ireland...... :shh
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The Laguntas hosted the Jim Stynes Academy at the Swinburne Centre on Sunday, August 12 and secured a strong 40-point victory.
The Laguntas side also featured Maurice Rioli, a relative of Richmond forward Daniel Rioli, and the son of Tiger great Maurice Rioli.
Best players
Laguntas: Will Dwyer, Maurice Rioli, Marlon Johnstone, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Josiah K, Matthew Ravenarki, Kayne Councillor.
Jim Stynes: Mel Maguang, Mo Yassine, Saad Elhawli, Tyrell Lafituanai, Youseph Did, Joseph Halliwell
(https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/200818_Rioli620.jpg)
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-08-20/laguntas-star-against-jim-stynes-academy
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https://www.instagram.com/mauricejnrrioli17
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Even the youngsters are on the radar, with Essendon and Fremantle eyeing off Maurice Rioli Jr.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-07/rioli-family-afl-premiership-dynasty-from-pirlangimpi/10346380
:huh3
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stuff ORF mendicants, We don't go grasping after yours so pissoff.
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Do the druggos even have a chance? As for freo I guess it comes down to the 2 of us via father son
Is that right?
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If he wants us and we want him we get him
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I think the only way the bombers have any chance is because he’s from their zone or something? Either way, Freo or bombers have zero chance if he chooses us which it sounds like he will.
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im pretty sure fremantle and west coast lost the rights to make father son selections from their nominated WAFL clubs because they had been in the AFL system for a certain period of time. Although every article in the past 2 seasons have seemingly ignored this regarding MRJ.
Not sure what the pecking order is in terms of father-son vs academy. Assuming he doesnt mind going to either us or Essendon, anyone know who would get first dibs on him?
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Port supporter on BF talking about Maurice Rioli junior:
I'm a commentator for ABC for the Northern Territory Football League, I covered the match he debuted in and I even work with the OP of this thread doing footy journalism up there. As for biased, not a Tigers fan or even a St Mary's fan.
At the very least it's not like the debut was a token appearance. He made about 3 or 4 more appearances last season and played Round 1 again this year. He hasn't played Round 2 or 3 and I believe once he comes home from school he will play the majority of the season in the Under-18s as St Mary's tend to get progressively stronger as the season goes on. It's obviously a far worse level of football but worth mentioning he's played a bit of senior footy with Imalu Tigers in the Tiwi Islands FL, the club that pretty much every Rioli started out at. He also went to the Under-16 Championships last year for NT.
In terms of his ability, he doesn't look out of depth at Premier League (NTFL A Grade) level but at the same time he doesn't have much of an impact. He has ferocious intensity and bravery; he will literally throw himself at opposition players to make a tackle and I'm surprised he hasn't injured himself yet. He has great footy vision and is very crafty, does the one-percenters well and has great acceleration off the mark. Good use of handball and not afraid to play contested footy despite his size, whether it be a pack around the ball or going for a contested mark. These are the pros.
However, there are some downsides to his game. The major deficiency is that he has very little kicking penetration especially off one foot. He struggles to kick further than 30-35 metres at times and the kicks are usually low enough that they can be intercepted after 15 to 20 metres. He doesn't have a lot of stamina, although this is something that will only improve in time along with his strength and size. The kicking penetration really is the big weakness though. There's a few 15/16 year olds playing seniors at the moment and unfortunately I can comfortably say the majority of them have offered more so far.
In terms of his personality, I met him last year when he did his first media engagement on a radio show I was co-hosting. He is very, very nervous around people he doesn't know but it's to be expected when he lived on the Tiwi Islands for most of his life and unlike some of the Riolis had two Tiwi Islander parents. He is definitely Richmond-mad due to his dad and also Daniel, who he is very close with. As I'm sure many of you know he has already met and had dinner with the Hardwicks and I believe Richmond are helping him attend school down south like Cyril and Daniel did. I honestly think that if the Fremantle or Essendon recruitors him they are terrible people and it would go a long way towards making him want to come home early. He's a lot closer with Daniel than Willie which kind of negates the WA argument.
In short, he has had a good taste of senior footy in the NTFL with St Mary's. He has terrific intensity and footy vision akin to Cyril and Daniel, but has no kicking penetration which combined with his size hinders his impact on games. He's an okay talent but behind some other 16 year olds in the NTFL. Very shy type and needs to go to Richmond for welfare reasons.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/15-year-old-maurice-rioli-jnr-to-make-senior-debut.1181254/page-27#post-58653592
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Rioli Jnr, who now boards at Scotch College in Melbourne, got a rising star nomination last season playing for St Mary’s.
His late father played 118 games for Richmond and 168 for WAFL club South Fremantle, meaning both Fremantle (150-plus games for eligible WAFL clubs) and the Tigers (100-plus VFL games) can snap him up under the father-son rule in his draft year in 2020.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/brayden-rioli-younger-brother-of-richmonds-daniel-rioli-earns-northern-territory-football-league-rising-star-nomination-ng-b881013731z
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Maurice Rioli jnr was apparently best on ground for St Mary's in their loss to the Tiwi Bombers last weekend.
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http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125193969&c=0-2860-0-502222-0&pool=1
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Why Maurice Jr wants to join Tigers over Freo
West Australian
15 Nov 2018
Sorry, Fremantle fans. Maurice Rioli Jr wants to be a Tiger.
The 16-year-old son of late Richmond and South Fremantle champion Maurice has the choice of which club he would like to nominate for under the AFL’s father-son rule, or can elect to ignore both clubs and go into the 2020 national draft.
Maurice Jr’s father played 168 games for the Bulldogs and 118 at Richmond, meaning both the Dockers (150-plus games for eligible WAFL club) and Tigers (100-plus VFL games) can snap him up.
But it’s not looking good for the Dockers, with Maurice Jr declaring he wants to follow in his late father’s footsteps at Richmond.
“I barrack for Richmond and see (cousin) Daniel (Rioli) on some weekends, so hopefully I’ll get to play for the same team my dad played for,” he told NT News.
“But right now I’m a St Mary’s player, all my family played there and that’s what I’m doing right now.”
A student at Melbourne’s Scotch College, the same school that his relative and four-time Hawthorn premiership player Cyril Rioli attended, the promising forward/midfielder was one of St Mary’s best in their NTFL loss to Tiwi on Saturday.
He was one of four Riolis in the team alongside captain Shannon, Ben and Brayden, the exciting younger brother of Tigers premiership forward Daniel.
It was a big day at Bathurst Island with Tiwi Islander and West Coast star Willie Rioli coming home with the AFL premiership cup alongside coach Adam Simpson and forwards coach Jaymie Graham.
Cyril, who returned to the Northern Territory after retiring from the AFL, turned out at Saints training last Tuesday and “looked a million dollars” but is yet to pull on the green and gold this season.
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Link to vision of MR jnr here: https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/why-maurice-rioli-jr-wants-to-join-richmond-over-fremantle-dockers-ng-b881021998z
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https://www.instagram.com/17rioli/?hl=en
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Bloody hell, he looks like his old man...even down to the stance and ball handle
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Yeah but is he any good?
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Yeah but is he any good?
Good! poo yeah he is good
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A poster on BF reckons Maurice jnr is now training with the Oakleigh Chargers.
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A taste of things to come from Maurice Jnr. Forward pressure tackle followed by snapping a goal from the boundary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0P0w1ZJq4w
Last line in defence chase down goal saving tackle at 1:53:26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDU2A6mVH1M
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A taste of things to come from Maurice Jnr. Forward pressure tackle followed by snapping a goal from the boundary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0P0w1ZJq4w
Who was the guy that dished it to him? That was nearly as good as the snap goal too
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A taste of things to come from Maurice Jnr. Forward pressure tackle followed by snapping a goal from the boundary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0P0w1ZJq4w
Who was the guy that dished it to him? That was nearly as good as the snap goal too
It was #27 for St Mary's but I don't know his name.
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A taste of things to come from Maurice Jnr. Forward pressure tackle followed by snapping a goal from the boundary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0P0w1ZJq4w
Who was the guy that dished it to him? That was nearly as good as the snap goal too
Nate Paredes
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Maurice Jnr named NT News' Round 9 NTFL rising star.
Here's him being interviewed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu4HqhTQY30
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Go to the 19:55 min mark to see Maurice jnr's blind turn out of traffic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZX4tnydgDU
30 secs later he sells some candy but his kick for goal is smothered.
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An ankle injury to brilliant small man Maurice Rioli Jr ...
https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/nightcliffs-surge-towards-another-ntfl-finals-campaign-gets-a-boost-with-a-tough-win-over-st-marys/news-story/72ff558db5b73870b707fe61ce5232b1
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An ankle injury to brilliant small man Maurice Rioli Jr ...
https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/nightcliffs-surge-towards-another-ntfl-finals-campaign-gets-a-boost-with-a-tough-win-over-st-marys/news-story/72ff558db5b73870b707fe61ce5232b1
Nightcliff’s surge towards another NTFL finals campaign gets a boost with a tough win over St Mary’s
DECEMBER 15, 2018
NIGHTCLIFF’S search for an elusive Premier League flag took another leap forward last night when it beat a brave St Mary’s side by 37 points.
Blake Grewar and 150-gamer Cameron Ilett were dominant players in the 12.9 (81) to 6.8 (44) win that lifted Nightcliff to nine wins from 11 matches, level on points with reigning premier Southern Districts but 14 percentage points away from top spot.
Nightcliff applied two types of pressure to St Mary’s in the first half and both of them came up trumps — physical and perceived.
The Saints players were forced into hurried kicks or handballs when in possession and knew they had to play one-touch football when the ball was in dispute.
Any fumble or half hearted tackle was dealt with severely by the hard working Tigers, who put their bodies on the line and booted four goals in the first term and another three in the second to lead by an even four goals at half time.
Ilett in his milestone game was inspirational, copping some heavy treatment from his former teammates in the process.
Another good contributor in the game setting first half was Grewar, resplendent in his lime green boots and possessed with quick hands and long kicking that found teammates in space on several occasions.
Only three consecutive misses late in the second quarter, another by Ilett early in the third quarter and late in the last spoiled the Tigers’ all-round performance.
Goals from Jack Musgrove and an unlikely source in defender Jack Long gave St Mary’s some hope in the all-important third quarter.
The odds may have been stacked against them in the first three quarters, including an ankle injury to brilliant small man Maurice Rioli Jr that robbed them of much needed drive around the packs, but the courage and pride of the 32-time NTFL premier remained intact.
Nathaniel Paredes and Ben Rioli led from the front with hard running and strong bodywork at the contests and Raphael Clarke was tough and reliable across half back.
Nightcliff’s scoring options meant they always went forward with confidence, Matt Bricknell and Trent Melville booting six goals between them and Grewar providing a third option.
Goals by the courageous Phillip Wills, Grewar and Bricknell put the seal on a performance that may have set Nightcliff up for a serious tilt at their first senior flag since 1965.
NIGHTCLIFF 4.1 7.5 9.6 12.9 (81)
ST MARY’S 3.1 3.5 5.8 6.8 (44)
BEST — Nightcliff: B Grewar C Ilett P Wills M Bricknell S Wilson. St Mary’s: N Paredes B Rioli B Taylor R Clarke T Saunders.
GOALS — Nightcliff: M Bricknell 4 B Grewar 2 T Melville 2 S Wilson 2 P Wills H Williams. St Mary’s: J Musgrove 2 Brayden Rioli J Long M Liddy N Paredes.
Umpires: L Kendrick, B Morcom, L Hutt
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Maurice jnr didn't play for St Mary's last night. So he must be still injured with that ankle.
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Gee he reminds me of someone
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Maurice jnr was back playing for St Mary's last night in their loss to Nightcliff. Looked like he was coming off the bench for spells in the forward pocket and in the middle or on the wing at centrebounces.
Didn't see him get too many disposals but he made a tackle at the 2:02:30 mark that resulted in a goal to the Saints.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnrg-V6ck1Q
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Maurice jnr kicked a goal in St Mary's win over Darwin last Friday night.
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125193951&c=0-2860-0-502222-0&pool=1 (http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125193951&c=0-2860-0-502222-0&pool=1)
Game replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ_lW5b-NKY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ_lW5b-NKY)
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Maurice jnr showing off his plane ticket from Darwin to Melbourne. He must be heading off to go to Scotch.
https://www.instagram.com/stories/mauricejnrrioli17/
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Junior down at Punt Rd.
VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/stories/mabiorchol/?hl=en
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Junior down at Punt Rd.
VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/stories/mabiorchol/?hl=en
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Turtle must have been on special over the summer break down at Tiwi IGA
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https://www.instagram.com/mauricejnrrioli17
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Got to laugh at deluded Bomber fans :lol.
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Rioli Jr keen to follow father’s footsteps to Richmond
Toby Prime,
Monash Leader
March 20, 2019
It’s one of the most famous names at Punt Rd and Richmond may soon have another Maurice Rioli on its books.
Maurice Rioli Jr might be only 16, but is already showing signs he may be just as talented as his famous siblings and ready to carve out an AFL career for himself.
“He’s going to be a special player,” is Oakleigh Chargers coach Leigh Clarke’s assessment of the talented teen.
“You see very similar traits (to his dad and cousins).
“The way he flashes through. He reads the play, he has the awareness of the game that has been honed from a lifetime of playing around with a football.”
Rioli Jr has been named on Oakleigh’s NAB League list for 2019.
He is father-son eligible at both Richmond and Fremantle as his father made 168 appearances for WAFL club South Fremantle before the Dockers entered the competition in 1995.
Rioli Sr is Richmond royalty, awarded the Norm Smith medal in the losing 1982 grand final, receiving three All Australian jumpers and winning two best and fairests across a 118-game career.
But Rioli Jr, who is draft eligible in 2020, wants to join cousin and premiership player Daniel Rioli at Richmond.
He also made his debut for NTFL club St Mary’s in October 2017 and was a Rising Star nomination in Round 9 last season.
Daniel said earlier this month he wanted to sign a new contract at Punt Rd that would allow him to play with Rioli Jr.
Rioli Jr is following a similar path to the one cousin Cyril took.
He is in his second year at Scotch College, the exclusive private school Cyril attended before he was drafted to Hawthorn.
“Cyril talks very highly of him and (AFL Victoria Diversity Talent Manager) Chris Johnson spoke very highly of him as well but at the moment, we’re just very mindful of integrating him into the club and Melbourne and getting him into his school,” Clarke said.
“If he can settle down over the next couple of years, it certainly could be a beautiful link with Richmond and the ongoing Rioli name.”
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/nab-league-2019-maurice-rioli-jr-named-on-oakleigh-chargers-list/news-story/8f52c24b03d883005a21c1380e7ca0d8
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With a number of Richmond scouts watching on, including wounded Tiger star Jack Riewoldt, Maurice Rioli Jr had 13 disposals, six tackles and five inside 50s for Northern Territory.
The 171 centimetre prospect is eligible for the 2020 draft and could be a Tiger father-son pick.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2019-pick-1-top-10-prospects-order-afl-draft-watch-matt-rowell-mitch-oneill-jeremy-sharp/news-story/dadc2fcd81eaae9e30f240097fbbd903
MR jnr was named in the bests for NT against Tassie.
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125251207&c=1-3020-0-518307-0&pool=1
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Maurice Rioli (Jnr) of NT Thunder gathers the ball during the round four NAB League match between Western Jets and NT Thunder at Downer Oval on April 14, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/Getty Images)
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http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:NAB%20League%20Boys%20Rd%204%20-%20Western%20v%20NT
https://www.instagram.com/mauricejnrrioli17/
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With a number of Richmond scouts watching on, including wounded Tiger star Jack Riewoldt, Maurice Rioli Jr had 13 disposals, six tackles and five inside 50s for Northern Territory.
The 171 centimetre prospect is eligible for the 2020 draft and could be a Tiger father-son pick.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2019-pick-1-top-10-prospects-order-afl-draft-watch-matt-rowell-mitch-oneill-jeremy-sharp/news-story/dadc2fcd81eaae9e30f240097fbbd903
MR jnr was named in the bests for NT against Tassie.
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125251207&c=1-3020-0-518307-0&pool=1
I'm guessing we'll be trading for a bunch of late future picks in this year's trade period to make sure we have the additional points for the 2020 draft. Maurice jnr is going to rated highly next year if he is already playing for NT as an underage player.
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Eddie while commentating the Dogs Norf game mentioned MRJnr.
Went to watch the annual Scotch v Melb Grammar hit out, apparently Rioli was something special (according to Ed)...
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FWIW, my brother lives in Darwin and recently came down to visit us. I asked him about Maurice Junior.
He reckons he will be a superstar. My brother goes and watches a lot of NTFL and said that forget the stats, he looked classes above that level.
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In the comments section of the Fox trade talk blog this morning (see link), the mod mentioned something about us not trading for picks next year because Maurice Jnr won't cost us much. I can't access the earlier morning comments for the exact quote but it was something along those lines.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trade-news-live-blog-thursday-10-october-trade-whispers-done-deals-afl-trade-period/news-story/19dbe39dc722e6df67efe69bde2dee8a
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Grey Morris, NT news sports editor, was just on SEN and said he's spoken to Joel Bowden and Richmond is watching Maurice jnr very very closely. He'll be a Richmond player (available in next year's draft). Maurice jnr is unproven as he's played little senior footy (he's 16/17) but he's been a good junior footy player.
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The resemblance!!!!!!
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The resemblance!!!!!!
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Maurice jnr kicked 3 goals and was named in the bests for St Mary's in their 20 goal win in the NTFL yesterday.
St Marys 6.5-41 12.8-80 19.9-123 25.14-164
Waratah 2.1-13 4.3-27 4.5-29 6.5-41
St Marys
Goal Kickers: A. Wilson 6, J. Calder 6, M. Rioli Jnr 3, T. Saunders 2, S. Rioli 2, J. Long, B. Rioli, P. Macfarlane, R. Smith, N. Paredes, J. Cheek
Best Players: J. Geary, R. Smith, M. Rioli Jnr, B. Rioli, D. Armitage, J. Calder
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125422907&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1
Here's Maurice jnr being interviewed post-game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmVB_mtdPu4
Here's the full game replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMo9Ysip4Fg
If you want to get excited about Maurice jnr go to the 26:45 min mark for his second goal :thumbsup
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I like how one of the commentators says he'll find himself on an afl list lol - yeah Ours. :clapping
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I like how one of the commentators says he'll find himself on an afl list lol - yeah Ours. :clapping
Absolutely will be on our list
BUT
He is also in Effinscum's NGA zone
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Father son outweighs NGA zone - yes?
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Father son outweighs NGA zone - yes?
I believe so, If MRJ nominates us , he is ours
But we are Richmond & who knows what rules the AFL will change between now & then
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Richmond father-son prospect shines in special Rioli 1,000 game
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
Dec 1, 2019
The prospect of again seeing a Maurice Rioli don Richmond’s yellow and black no doubt has Tigers fans licking their lips.
When Maurice Rioli Junior ran out for St Mary’s in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) on Saturday, it marked a special occasion for the Rioli clan.
The Saints celebrated 1,000 NTFL games for the Rioli family and did it in style with a 123-point triumph over Waratah - 25.14 (164) to 6.5 (41).
In his first game back in the senior side since last season, the 17-year-old son of Tigers great Maurice Snr helped himself to three first-half goals, including a customary Rioli snap from the pocket, and was named third best on ground for St Mary’s at TIO Stadium.
Maurice Jnr had flown in from Melbourne, where he is studying at Scotch College, to take part in the special occasion for the famous football family.
“It was pretty good, it was a good win,” he told AFLNT.
“It was good to represent and play for the fam. Me and the two other brothers, Ben and Shannon.”
Rioli is back to school on Monday but says he will return to Darwin to play some more footy for St Mary’s later in December or early in the New Year while spending some time with his family.
“Yeah, probably get a few games after Christmas. I’ll just stay focused on footy and I’ll hang out with the fam and go hunting and fishing,” he added.
The talented youngster qualifies for both Richmond and Fremantle under father-son rules but has previously said he wants to following in his famous dad’s footsteps and play for the Tigers alongside cousin and two-time premiership player Daniel.
He is eligible for the 2020 AFL Draft.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/12/01/richmond-father-son-prospect-shines-in-special-rioli-1-000-game/
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Rd 9 NT News Rising Star award nominee for the 2019/20 TIO NTFL season is Maurice Rioli Jnr from the St Mary's FC. A case of deja vu for Maurice after also being nominated as the Rd 9 Rising Star last season!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHVr_Ci6Gvw
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Maurice jnr was down training with the Club today.
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Source: BF (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/15-year-old-maurice-rioli-jnr-to-make-senior-debut.1181254/post-63838461)
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Maurice jnr still down at the Club.
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Source: Herald-Sun.
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https://www.facebook.com/pg/ntfootball/posts/?ref=page_internal
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Looks to have trimmed down heaps and more lean now.
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The Tigers will have to wait until November next year to choose Rioli Jr as a father-son selection amid conjecture about where he lays in the draft pecking order.
Draft watchers don’t yet have him high or even mid-table in the draft but, as AFL talent manager Kevin Sheehan said, his cousin Daniel emerged only in his final draft year.
The mere mention of Rioli Jr’s name is enough to make Tigers fans weak at the knees, given a pedigree that saw his father win the 1982 Norm Smith 33 years before cousin Cyril’s best-afield display in the 2015 Grand Final.
Maurice Jr will spend his year with Richmond steering a program that will include school games at Scotch College, the NAB League with Oakleigh Chargers and the under-18 championships with the Northern Territory.
“I remember with Daniel Rioli it wasn’t until about July of his 18th year where he played a game for NT and you thought: ‘This kid’s future is unfolding in front of our eyes’,” Sheehan said.
Source: Herald-Sun (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-spoiled-for-choice-to-replace-brandon-ellis-as-maurice-rioli-jr-joins-tigers-stars-at-training/news-story/f9101050a38ef1d9f7e1486430796b1c)
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Maurice jnr at training tonight:
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MJ pretty good for St Mary's last night. He is a tremendous tackler for sure. Kicking a little hit and miss but can do the mercurial. Kicked a goal. Not sure if he made the best but they won by plenty
You can you tube the game v wanderers.
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Maurice jnr wasn't not named in the bests but his goal was "special" as Bruce would say :thumbsup.
MJ gathers the ball and does a back turn a la Pickett-like then sells some candy to straighten up and slots it through the middle.
Watch his goal at the 1:43:00 mark [21 min Q3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7gZ4T9opc0
:clapping
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Made a quick gif of the goal. If someone wants to make a larger and better quality one go right ahead.
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You can see it already that he will be just like Daniel. Low possessions but highly valuable and effective.
Nice goal and Gif also, well done.
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You can see it already that he will be just like Daniel. Low possessions but highly valuable and effective.
Nice goal and Gif also, well done.
Which will probably mean Maurice jnr will go late in the first round at best. So he won't cost us draft points. A bonus if he slips past our first round pick. We did reach in the first round for Daniel at the time but it's turned out a wise choice.
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Maurice jnr kicked the last goal and sealer for St Marys in the NTFL on the weekend after a great chase and tackle.
St Marys 10.10-70
Southern Districts 8.9-57
Goal Kickers: J. Salmon 3, S. Edwards 3, J. Paine, M. Rioli Jnr, R. Jordon, L. Larson
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125422908&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1
Here's the full game footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CKfmXOnXBM
Go to 2:12 hr mark to see Maurice jnr's goal.
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Maurice jnr kicked the last goal and sealer for St Marys in the NTFL on the weekend after a great chase and tackle.
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Saints young guns Salmon and Rioli star in 13-point win over Southern Districts
NT News
11 Jan 2020
Young guns Joseph Salmon and Maurice Rioli Jr were prominent through the middle and up forward, ...
Paywall: https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/saints-young-guns-salmon-and-rioli-star-in-13point-win-over-southern-districts/news-story/fddaa7d4dc19cfbcd97ecb9ad6dfd9b1
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Maurice jnr named to play for St Marys today at 4pm against Nightcliff.
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No goals this week for Maurice jnr.
St Mary's were pumped by 10 goals (32 - 97) by Nightcliff.
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125422890&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1
Replay of the match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW8NsuDvoJo
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Won't make it. :shh
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Maurice jnr didn't play for St Mary's last night.
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125422875&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1
I'm presuming that's because school restarts on Tuesday. So his next game will either be for Scotch or his U18s NAB League side.
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Maurice jnr was back playing for St Mary's last weekend. Part of their winning team that defeated Darwin and which enabled them to finish second on the ladder.
https://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125422906&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1
Not sure if he is playing yet but the Qualifying Final against the Tiwi Bombers is on tomorrow (Saturday) night.
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St Mary's won their Qualifying Final last night and are through to the 2nd Semi-Final against Nightcliff.
Maurice jnr played (no goals).
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[Paywall:] https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/st-marys-continued-their-rags-to-riches-rise-from-wooden-spooners-by-winning-a-qualifying-final/news-story/2baec7ae16c9befe759487fe11f90749
https://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125512962&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1001
Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Dw3k9HD6w
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Maurice Rioli Junior kicked 4 goals last night in a best on ground performance to help St Mary's upset Nightcliff and get them into the NTFL Grand Final.
Nightcliff 2.1-13 5.5-35 10.10-70 11.11-77
St Marys 5.1-31 10.2-62 12.5-77 16.7-103
St Marys
Goal Kickers: J. Calder 5, M. Rioli Jnr 4, R. Smith, J. Paine, J. Salmon, N. Yarran, S. Rioli, S. Edwards, H. Labastida
Best Players: M. Rioli Jnr, L. Daly, R. Smith, J. Paine, J. Calder, T. Saunders
https://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125516952&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1001
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Another Maurice Rioli cameo and four quarters of pressure earn St Mary’s a grand final berth
Paywall: https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/another-maurice-rioli-cameo-and-four-quarters-of-pressure-earn-st-marys-a-grand-final-berth/news-story/d917c969960778b58d53b5a43b848b5e
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Here's the full game replay of the NTFL 2nd Semi-Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8olkNigsas8
Maurice jnr's highlights: :thumbsup
[10:00 min] - Clever basketball bounce to fool an opponent and then snaps the first goal of the game.
[25:00 min] - Clean in traffic to win the ball in the middle of the ground and kick forward. Leads to a St Mary's goal.
[29:53 min] - Snaps around the body and it bounces at right angle through for a goal.
[1:03:00 hr] - Kick along the ground from 40 out skids through everyone for a goal.
[1:34:40 hr] - Sets up a St Mary's goal by gathering the ball on centre wing and putting on the after-burners to F50.
[1:59:25 hr] - Forward line pressure. Flies in and nails the Nightcliff defender to win the HTB free in the pocket. Then kicks a banana for his 4th goal.
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Another Rioli kicks 4 in a prelim & stands up when it most matters... :shh
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Pressure. Big improver this year apparently. One comment - better than Daniel at this age.
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His speed away from the contest looks excellent
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"Unbelievable" son of a Richmond gun stars in St Mary's NTFL finals win
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
2 March 2020
The Rioli name is synonymous with big finals performances.
The latest in a long line of Riolis, Maurice Jnr, lived up to the family ethos with a significant showing in the NTFL semi-final on Saturday night.
The 17-year-old son of Richmond legend Maurice Snr kicked four goals and was named best on ground as St Mary’s defeated Nightcliff by 26 points to progress to the NTFL Grand Final.
It was a performance that will certainly have Tigers fans even more hopeful as they continue to anticipate his potential move to Punt Road as a father-son selection.
Maurice Jnr admitted to the NT News that it was one of his best performances in a St Mary's jumper.
“Yeah, I’d say that, I got a bit of the footy in one of my best games for Saints,” he said.
“I reckon my pressure is my main strength, pressure around the ball and on my opponent and things generally happen from there.”
And what would the late, great Maurice Snr be feeling?
“And I know my dad is looking down on me, I think he’d be proud of me,” he added.
SEN Breakfast’s Garry Lyon saw some of the replay on TV and was suitably impressed by Rioli Jnr’s ability.
“The rest of the competition might have to pull their socks up if what I saw yesterday transfers into the draft,” Lyon said.
“Maurice Rioli Jnr flashed in and out of my TV screen every couple of minutes doing something unbelievable.
“Doesn’t he look good. Unbelievable.”
St Mary’s return to the top has been quite remarkable given they were wooden spooners for the first time in club history last season with just five wins.
This season they mustered 14 home-and-away wins, being the only team to beat Nightcliff, before again knocking off the Tigers to progress to the decider.
However, their fall to the bottom last season was an aberration as they have won 32 premierships since entering the competition in the 1950s, with their most recent flag coming in 2017.
The 2020 NTFL Grand Final between St Mary’s and the winner of next weekend's Nightcliff v Southern Districts prelim takes place on Saturday, March 14.
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https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/03/01/unbelievable-son-of-a-richmond-gun-stars-in-st-marys-ntfl-finals-win/
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Trimmed down a fair bit now.
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WATCH: Father-son prospect Rioli dazzles with four goals
By Mitch Cleary
afl.com.au
2 March 2020 3:00pm
ANOTHER final, another Rioli best-on-ground.
Richmond father-son prospect Maurice Rioli jnr, 18, delivered a sharp reminder as to his credentials for this year's NAB AFL Draft on Saturday night.
The son of the late 1982 Norm Smith medallist dazzled with four goals for St Mary's in their semi-final win over Nightcliff to book a berth in the Northern Territory Football League Grand Final.
Rioli is eligible to join Richmond, Fremantle or Essendon via the draft but has previously indicated his desire to play in yellow and black.
His father played 118 games for the Tigers and 168 for WAFL club South Fremantle, meaning the talented small forward qualifies for Richmond and Fremantle as a father-son.
Essendon also has ties to the Tiwi Islands as part of their Next Generation Academy zone.
Rioli has followed in cousin and 2015 Norm Smith medallist Cyril's footsteps by boarding at Scotch College in Melbourne.
The youngster also has a close bond with cousin and Richmond premiership player Daniel, the pair having also spent time together at the Tigers.
Maurice Rioli jnr is the nephew of former Essendon player Dean and is related to West Coast premiership forward Willie Rioli and St Kilda defender Ben Long.
He is expected to play for the NT Thunder in this year's NAB AFL Under-18 National Championships.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/380864/watch-father-son-prospect-rioli-dazzles-with-four-goals
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Channel 34 (NITV) is replaying the game now.
John Butcher still can't kick lol.
[1:34:40 hr] - Sets up a St Mary's goal by gathering the ball on centre wing and putting on the after-burners to F50.
Just before this Rioli does this deft tap behind him in the centre to a teammate and then receives the ball back by hand for the clearance. He sure has plenty of natural footy tricks now.
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There’s a new ‘unbelievable’ Rioli. Draft him and history proves you’ll win a flag
March 3, 2020
Max Laughton
FOX SPORTS
All these clubs creating complicated five-year plans to win premierships can scrap them. We’ve found an easier way.
Just draft Maurice Rioli Jr.
The latest potential AFL star in the family, and the son of Richmond great Maurice Snr, continues to emerge as a 2020 AFL draft prospect after a stellar performance in the top end this past Saturday.
Rioli kicked four goals and was named best on ground in St Mary’s win over Nightcliff to move into the NTFL Grand Final, with Melbourne great Garry Lyon impressed with what he saw.
“The rest of the competition might have to pull their socks up if what I saw yesterday transfers into the draft,” Lyon said on SEN.
“Maurice Rioli Jnr flashed in and out of my TV screen every couple of minutes doing something unbelievable.
“Doesn’t he look good. Unbelievable.”
Rioli is eligible as a father-son draftee for both Richmond - where Maurice Snr played 118 games - and Fremantle, thanks to his dad’s 168 games for WAFL club South Fremantle.
He is also linked to Essendon because the Bombers have the Tiwi Islands as part of their Next Generation Academy zone.
However Maurice Jr has previously declared he wants to be a Tiger; he barracks for Richmond and is good mates with his cousin Daniel Rioli. Maurice Jr followed in Daniel’s footsteps by boarding at Melbourne’s Scotch College.
In the interim, Maurice Jr is likely to play for the NT Thunder in the Under-18 Championships.
Oh, and that thing we mentioned before about winning a flag if you draft him? It doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with his obvious talent.
That’s because every AFL team that has drafted a Rioli has won the Grand Final within three years. It doesn’t matter if they even played in the flag decider; they’re clearly just good luck charms.
1990: Hawthorn drafts Willie Sr and wins the 1991 flag.
(Early) 1998: Essendon rookie drafts Dean and wins the 2000 flag.
2007: Hawthorn drafts Cyril and wins the 2008 flag.
2015: Richmond drafts Daniel and wins the 2017 flag.
2016: West Coast drafts Willie and wins the 2018 flag.
If Maurice Jr. does end up joining the Tigers in 2020, it sure seems likely that stat could continue, doesn’t it?
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/theres-a-new-unbelievable-rioli-draft-maurice-jr-and-history-proves-youll-win-a-flag/news-story/b372c347a4914b668b33643571e762b1
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Nice of them to start that stat in the AFL era... :shh
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MRJ's St Mary's plays Nightcliff in the NTFL Grand Final next Saturday starting 7.15pm Darwin time.
https://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125516966&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1001
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Keeping a lid on the hype surrounding Maurice Rioli Jnr
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
12 March 2020
There will be attempts over the course of 2020 to “keep a lid on it” wherever Maurice Rioli Junior is concerned.
That is the sentiment coming from both the AFL NT’s Northern Territory Football League - the competition in which Rioli’s St Mary’s play - and the Oakleigh Chargers - the NAB League club where he will spend some time this year.
17-year-old Rioli, the son of Richmond legend Maurice Senior and cousin of two-time premiership Tiger Daniel, is generating plenty of buzz in certain parts of the footy world, particularly around Melbourne where expectant Tigers fans cannot wait to see him in yellow and black.
It is not a given that he will be a Tiger come the 2020 AFL Draft, but it’s a likely scenario.
“They should take him as a father-son, they’d be silly not to,” Chargers talent manager Jy Bond told SEN.com.au.
“Tigers fans would be up in arms if they let a Rioli go.”
Conceptualising the idea of the Rioli name being further embedded into club culture and reimagining the way the sublime Maurice Snr gracefully moved around in the famous colours would stir the emotions of both Richmond and wider football fans alike.
But the pressure and expectation to emulate his famous dad will only come from the outside.
Bond insists it will be a softly, slowly approach from a Chargers point of view as there is already so much on Rioli’s plate including NT Thunder, Scotch College and St Mary’s obligations.
“We had him on our list last year but it was more of a case of get him in and let him do what he wants,” he added.
“Just not to bust his chops and let him go and do his thing.
“He’s a good kid, a funny kid, a really likeable guy.
“When he’s at Richmond, from all reports, he trains very well and when he’s at the next level he really fits in.
“We are keen to play him when he’s available and no doubt we’ll be trying to give him a game as soon as we can.
“He’ll play for NT Thunder and he’ll play for Scotch and then when he’s available, he’ll play (with Oakleigh). Obviously everyone would like to see him at NAB League level.
“We’d like to see him more often but he’s not unlike other kids in that he’s got a lot of competing priorities at this stage.”
From the St Mary’s side of things, it’s all about ensuring the talented youngster is not placed too high on a pedestal.
“They want to keep a lid on it. There’s a lot of hype around him,” said AFL NT media manager Carl Pfeiffer.
“He’s a bit of a shy kid. The club attempts to talk him down just so the hype doesn’t get to him.”
Rioli has put some impressive games together in the NTFL, including a best-on-ground, four-goal performance in the semi-final victory over Nightcliff a fortnight ago.
"This is not impossible for him!" even the commentators are in awe of how Maurice Rioli Jnr has developed this season. The St Mary's youngster's skill set tongues wagging in his side's SF win.#NTFLfinals #NTFLtruecolours #territoryfooty pic.twitter.com/NFqr6MZqNp
— AFLNT (@AFLNT) March 2, 2020
Pfeiffer says that customary Rioli ability is glaringly evident.
“This season, he’s bulked up and improved,” Pfeiffer added.
“Some of the things he does, like that classic Rioli hunting, where he sneaks up on a defender and goes bang with a tackle, it’s exciting.”
That excitement will be on show in the NAB League when he does get the opportunity to play for the Chargers, alongside fellow indigenous rising star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
“I wouldn’t mind seeing him at the fall of the ball for Jamarra,” Bond added.
“Jamarra has been really good with getting him to training and things like that.
“Playing for St Mary’s during our pre-season, we don’t see a lot of him, but he’s been more engaged in our program this year.”
Rioli will be in action this Saturday night in the NTFL Grand Final when the Saints and the Tigers clash at TIO Stadium in Darwin.
St Mary’s is the only club to inflict defeat on Nightcliff this season, beating them by 27 points in Round 7 with Jackson Paine (former Collingwood and Brisbane forward) kicking five goals before knocking off the minor premiers by 26 points in the semi-final.
The Saints will be anticipating, but certainly not expecting, a quality Rioli performance as they look to swiftly bounce back from last year’s wooden spoon (their first ever) by holding aloft their 33rd NTFL premiership cup this Saturday night.
After all, the Rioli name is synonymous with winning premierships.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/03/12/keeping-a-lid-on-the-hype-surrounding-maurice-rioli-jnr/
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Tigers fans, meet Maurice Rioli Jr. And yes, you should be excited
By Steve Vivian
ABC
14 Mar 2020
For Richmond fans of a certain vintage, the thought of screaming for another Rioli by the name of Maurice has been the stuff of dreams.
Key points:
* Maurice Rioli Jr will line up in this weekend's Northern Territory Football League grand final
* Maurice Jr is the son of Maurice Rioli, an AFL Hall of Fame member
* Maurice Jr's cousin Daniel plays for Richmond — a club he could play for in 2021
For fans of every other team, the idea is cause for nightmarish concern.
Maurice Rioli Jr, the son of Richmond and South Fremantle legend Maurice Rioli, is that fever dream. And he's about to become a stark reality for 17 other AFL clubs who wish they had him.
Until now, despite his name and proximity to footballing royalty, Maurice Jr, born and raised on the Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands, has flown largely under the radar.
But after the 17-year-old's four-goal, best-on-ground performance to lift St Mary's into the Northern Territory Football League grand final this Saturday night, the football world is starting to take notice.
At the end of 2020, Maurice Jr will be eligible to be selected as a father-son draft selection to Richmond, where his father Maurice played 118 games and won the 1982 Norm Smith Medal, or to Fremantle (Maurice Rioli played 168 games for South Fremantle).
Richmond is the team Maurice Jr supports and is also where his cousin Daniel, a Richmond fan-favourite, is a two-time premiership-winning star.
Maurice Jr has already flagged his preference to play with his cousin and follow his famed father's footsteps into Punt Road — and here's why it makes perfect sense.
The Tigers should be licking their lips
Between the start and end of the 2010s, two fundamental things changed in football. And for Maurice Jr and Richmond, what transpired couldn't have gone more to plan.
Firstly, Richmond had risen from basket case to become the best team in football by the end of 2019.
Secondly, the Tigers had assumed the form of a team purpose-built to accommodate and unleash the very weapons Maurice Jr already has in abundance: speed and tackling.
So while Maurice Jr's four goals in the NTFL semi-final showcased his already advanced bag of tricks — including a freakish basketball tap to himself and a check-side goal from the boundary — it's his advanced forward pressure and tackling that will have Richmond coach Damien Hardwick excited.
Maurice Jr is already inflicting vintage Rioli pressure, replete with crunching takedown tackles and repeat pressure acts, upon his opponents; and his speed, anticipation and readiness to tackle looks further advanced to what his cousin Daniel — who has now won two premierships with the Tigers — showed for St Mary's at the same age.
Since 2017, through amping up their tackle and pressure game led by their lightning-quick forward mosquito fleet, Hardwick's Tigers have scored more points from turnovers than any other team.
This is what makes Maurice Jr and Richmond — the team which has explicitly prioritised forwards whose primary instinct is tackling over goalkicking — a match made in heaven.
Maurice has already shown he can do both.
He kicks goals and creates them, flashing the exquisite skill, innate awareness and unfailing sense of the big occasion that defines the AFL's greatest footballing family.
Are there any downsides to a Rioli-Richmond reunion?
There are two potential issues for Richmond selecting Maurice Jr as a father-son pick in the 2020 AFL draft.
One potential roadblock is how keen other teams are on Maurice Jr as a prospect. Another consideration for the club is its glut of small forwards.
Under the AFL's reformed father-son draft rules, if other clubs bid for Maurice Jr high in the draft, Richmond must use one of its coveted high draft picks to ensure Maurice Jr lands at the club.
That scenario would mean the club's recruiters would have to make a calculation on whether Maurice Jr's talent and upside is worth a potential high pick — a decision that could be complicated and clouded by the sentimental link between Richmond and the Tiwi-born talent.
This is further complicated by Richmond's current list profile. The club has stockpiled an armada of small forwards including Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Shai Bolton, Jack Higgins and Jake Aarts, who fight over limited spots in the Richmond side.
Dan Butler, a small forward in Richmond's 2017 premiership team, could not crack the team in 2019 and was traded to St Kilda, and Liam Baker, who started 2019 in a small-forward role, has been repositioned into defence.
Given Richmond's healthy small-forward stocks, could Maurice Jr's specific talents be seen surplus to requirement in the eyes of Richmond recruiters?
Maybe. But if the past four years are anything to go by, no-one values players like Maurice Jr higher than the Tigers.
In the tactical system that Hardwick has built, Maurice Jr already seems to tick every box.
The club has also proven itself a great landing place for immensely talented Indigenous players in recent years. (If you haven't seen Daniel Rioli or Sydney Stack play, then you might have heard about Marlion Pickett.)
So while most St Mary's supporters will be hoping he kicks another match-winning bag of goals this Saturday night, Hardwick and the Tigers will be watching to see if Maurice Jr does two things.
They're nothing flashy, they have nothing to do with kicking goals, and his cousin Daniel inscribes them on his wrist every time he runs out onto the footy field: 'Run. Chase.'
Who was Maurice Rioli?
Not only is Maurice Jr's father one of the most decorated players in Australian Rules history, he is also one of the game's most important.
Maurice led South Fremantle to the 1980 premiership before he moved to Richmond, won two best-and-fairest awards, and in 1982 became the first Indigenous player to win the Norm Smith Medal after turning in one of the great grand final performances.
While many football fans will remember Maurice for his singular blend of intelligence, creativity and class on the field, Maurice's greatest influence might have been as a trailblazer for Indigenous footballers at a time where few played the game professionally and racism in the sport was rife.
After his professional playing career, Maurice returned to the Northern Territory to enter politics and rejoin his family — a family that in the next generation would produce four AFL and AFLW premiership players (Cyril, Daniel, Willie and Danielle Ponter) throughout the 2010s.
Since Richmond poached Maurice from South Fremantle in 1980, every AFL team that has drafted a Rioli has won the premiership.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-14/maurice-rioli-junior-shapes-as-perfect-fit-for-richmond-tigers/12044928
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I'm excited.
Flags in 2020 and 2021.
;D
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I'm excited.
Flags in 2020 and 2021.
;D
Thats the spirit tired one
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MRJ's St Mary's plays Nightcliff in the NTFL Grand Final next Saturday starting 7.15pm Darwin time.
https://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125516966&c=0-2860-0-534191-0&pool=1001
Bump.
NTFL Grand Final starts 8.45pm tonight Melbourne time.
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can we see it anywhere
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOWKv_VpSvo&feature=youtu.be
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Just kicked a nice sausage
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St Mary's now only 2 pts down at 3/4 time.
Rioli just before on wing cleverly tapped the ball upwards and then gathered and burst away. He's got speed and tricks. Too bad he got overexcited and bombed it from 60 out.
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Rioli struggling in the last qtr. Not his normal self compared to his previous games. Looks like he's got bad cramp. He can't run normally and is going to ground and out of the contest too easily. Should come off and get treated.
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:gotigers :clapping
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Nightcliff defeated St Mary's by 13 pts.
Maurice jnr was moving okay again towards the end after the cramp went away. Aside from kicking St Mary's first goal he had a quiet game. He didn't have the impact he had in the other finals. The hype that was building might settle down a bit which may be a good thing for us come draft time. The commentators did say earlier in the game that they believe Maurice jnr is ahead of where Daniel and Willy was at the same age.
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Maurice jnr highlights from last night:
(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/ezgif-com-resize-gif.839705/)
(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/mjntgfgoal1-gif.839704/)
Source: GoTigers2015 on BF (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/15-year-old-maurice-rioli-jnr-to-make-senior-debut.1181254/post-64635976)
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Rioli just before on wing cleverly tapped the ball upwards and then gathered and burst away. He's got speed and tricks. Too bad he got overexcited and bombed it from 60 out.
Vision of this here: https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1238788583839780864
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Maurice jnr will get to play footy this year for Scotch from July 25.
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The Associated Public Schools First XVIII football competition will resume as of July 25.
With 11 teams in the league, the private schools will be split in half into two groups for a five-week season, with three rounds of redraws to occur.
The season will end on September 12.
APS FOOTY FIXTURE
ROUND ONE - JULY 25 - Brighton Grammar vs Scotch College
ROUND TWO - AUGUST 1 - Scotch College vs Geelong College
ROUND THREE - AUGUST 8 - Haileybury vs Scotch College
ROUND FOUR - AUGUST 15 - Scotch College vs Wesley College
ROUND FIVE - AUGUST 22 - Carey Grammar vs Scotch College
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-afl-draft-aps-footy-fixture-schoolboy-footy-in-victoria-2020-season-jamarra-uglehagan-draft-prospects/news-story/0943dc17b9f09836da4bb8fdaac82a4a
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv6RIpzEwiY
:shh
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Cal Twomey reckons Maurice jnr will go to us at a late(r) pick.
Go to 8:05 min mark: https://www.afl.com.au/video/480705/the-next-dustin-fletcher-another-rioli-plus-swans-academy-mates-face-off?videoId=480705&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1596589200001 (https://www.afl.com.au/video/480705/the-next-dustin-fletcher-another-rioli-plus-swans-academy-mates-face-off?videoId=480705&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1596589200001)
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Maurice Rioli Jr on track to follow in famous family footsteps
Matt Turner
The Australian
August 22, 2020
As one Rioli returns to the Northern Territory in Richmond colours, another is edging closer to following in his trailblazing father’s footsteps with the Tigers.
Maurice Rioli Jr — the son of the late Richmond and South Fremantle champion Maurice Rioli Sr, and cousin of current Tiger Daniel Rioli — is generating hype among recruiters after starring for AFLNT club St Mary’s over summer.
Dreamtime game rivals Essendon and the Tigers, who face off in Darwin on Saturday night, both have priority access to Maurice Jr in this year’s draft — the Bombers via their Next Generation Academy and Richmond as a father-son pick.
Fremantle also can take him as a father-son choice.
But the 175cm small forward, who boards at Melbourne’s Scotch College and is aligned to NAB League side Oakleigh Chargers, favours a move to Richmond. His dad is a club great with the Tigers as a three-time All-Australian, dual best and fairest and the first Indigenous player in the league to win a Norm Smith Medal, and fellow Tiwi Islands product Daniel has claimed two flags there.
St Mary’s co-captain Shannon Rioli said Maurice Jr had the classic Rioli traits exhibited by his other cousins, ex-Hawthorn star Cyril and West Coast goalsneak Willie: fierce tackling, repeat efforts, pace and an eye for goals.
“He’s a jet,” Shannon told The Weekend Australian.
“We keep saying with every Rioli that comes through, but he could be the best of the lot.
“He’s already been doing stuff with Richmond and I know other teams would be keen on him — they’d be silly if they weren’t.
“We knew he was pretty handy and from a young age he was always better than most kids his age, but last season he did some pretty special things. The way he’s going, it’s looking like Richmond.”
The hype grew in February after Rioli kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance in a semi-final for St Mary’s, where his father began his career.
Former AFLNT talent manager Brenton Toy called Maurice Jr a ripping young man who had come a long way.
“He’s always been around footy and showed glimpses of brilliance, but as he grew into his body he showed he had everything — the attitude, intensity, footy smarts and cleverness around goals, but like his dad, his tackle pressure was outstanding,” Toy said.
Maurice Jr spent last season playing for Scotch, Northern Territory and St Mary’s, only lining up in a pre-season trial for Oakleigh Chargers, before Victorian competitions were shut down this year.
“He does some really flashy things and has got great ball control … and he would’ve played Round 1 for us, for sure,” Chargers talent manager Jy Bond said.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/maurice-rioli-jr-on-track-to-follow-in-famous-family-footsteps/news-story/71d07b9440f0416d442fb1ca9476420c
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Maurice jnr has been invited to this year's AFL Draft Combine (old draft camp).
Full list of names here: http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=30400.0
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St Mary's captain Shannon Rioli praises AFL prospect Maurice.
Maurice Rioli jr's humility like his late great father is his best asset ahead of AFL combine.
https://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/local-afl/st-marys-captain-shannon-rioli-says-maurice-rioli-jrs-humility-like-his-late-great-father-is-his-best-asset-ahead-of-afl-combine/news-story/c92e15dfbc0497e4a14f0c74ddd8234b
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Maurice Rioli Jr Highlights | 2020 Richmond Father-Son Draft Prospect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv6RIpzEwiY
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Shifter Sheahan on SEN talking about Maurice Jnr.
* Available to go to three clubs - Richmond (F/S), Fremantle (F/S), Essendon (Zone). All three clubs would be talking to him.
* Maurice showed glimpses in the NTFL which had people excited to see him play.
* The coach at the Oakleigh Chargers is helping him with his development.
* It should be noted Maurice's cousin Daniel only came on late in his 18th year. He couldn't get a game with his school at 17. But late in his 18th year he improved dramatically and it was no real surprise he was eventually taken in the first round.
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From yesterday's Herald-Sun:
There have been suggestions that the Rioli in this AFL draft could be the "best of the lot"
(https://i.prcdn.co/img?regionKey=vFI32cX%2BTQ64CFKhVHqOJQ%3D%3D)
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From Knightmare on BF:
Rioli is one I've had to search online for some match footage of and in watching a few of his games he's won me over, as I'd noticed little of him last year.
My next power rankings are in December, and I'll have to consider whether I include him inside my top-20. He could be just in or just out. He'd be inside my top-30 now for sure.
Watching his forward pressure, tackling, those second, third, fourth efforts. He also looks great with ball in hand, just has that instinctive feel and makes opponents look silly with how quick his mind to body connection is and how he moves with ball in hand and creates time and space for himself so effortlessly. He can win his own ball and is excellent at ground level. He's a talent and for mine a little better than Daniel Rioli. If recruiters have been paying attention, a bid in the first round is justifiable, and if not, with how highly clubs rate small forwards these days it would be a shock not to see a bid come for him in the second round.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/knightmare-2020-draft-almanac.1234618/page-61#post-67314614
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Talk of him going very late or even lasting to the rookie draft is laughable and always has been.......:shh
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Fremantle set to interview Maurice Rioli Jr.
Paywall: https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/midweek-moneyball-dyson-heppells-plea-to-adam-saad-plus-latest-afl-trade-and-contract-news-ng-f575f3dc6abb47a4e3a6828662f0fa24
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FRO FREO!!! >:( :thumbsdown
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Freo can interview him all they like. The Bombers will probably too although they are slightly busy at the moment trying to bolt shut all Tullamarine exits ;D. In the end, Maurice jnr makes the decision which club he chooses to go to and from all reports that will be Richmond. He was already training with us before covid hit.
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Is he living in Melbourne at the moment?
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Is he living in Melbourne at the moment?
He's been going to school at Scotch this year as far as I know. Not sure how it's worked with covid given I think he was boarding there.
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Is he living in Melbourne at the moment?
He's been going to school at Scotch this year as far as I know. Not sure how it's worked with covid given I think he was boarding there.
OK thanks. The fact that he was boarding at Scotch would help our case you'd think, in that he has some exposure to Melbourne life already.
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Fremantle set to interview Maurice Rioli Jr.
Paywall: https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/midweek-moneyball-dyson-heppells-plea-to-adam-saad-plus-latest-afl-trade-and-contract-news-ng-f575f3dc6abb47a4e3a6828662f0fa24
Here's the article:
The Fremantle Dockers are headed for a tug-of-war with Richmond to sign son-of-a-gun Maurice Rioli Junior.
Everything has been pointing to Maurice Rioli Jr playing at Richmond next year, but the Dockers aren’t giving up hope just yet.
Rioli, who played some eye-catching games in the NTFL early this year, is at Scotch College and has been following a training program to keep fit given there has been no APS footy or NAB League footy for the Oakleigh Chargers.
The draft candidate is eligible for selection under the father-son rule at both the Tigers and the Dockers, given his Dad’s WAFL history.
The son of the late South Fremantle legend could also join Essendon as part of its next generation academy.
The footy world would be shocked if he chose not to play at the Tigers given his dad’s history there and cousin Daniel Rioli is at Punt Rd.
His father is a three-time All-Australian, dual best-and-fairest winner and the first Indigenous player in the league to win a Norm Smith Medal, and fellow Tiwi Islands product Daniel has claimed two flags.
But despite Rioli having spent plenty of time with the Tigers at Punt Rd he hasn’t officially chosen his preferred destination yet and the Dockers will be keen at least make an official pitch.
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Callum Twomey on SEN said that we will get Maurice Rioli jnr with a late pick.
https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=743548
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Tigers 'keeping an eye' on father-son Rioli
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
16 October 2020
RICHMOND is keeping close tabs on father-son prospect Maurice Rioli Jnr as the Tigers approach this year's NAB AFL Draft.
Rioli, the son of former Richmond great and Norm Smith medallist Maurice, is eligible for this year's draft.
The talented small forward is also eligible to join Fremantle under father-son rules and could also have opted to be linked with Essendon under Next Generation Academy rules.
However Rioli, who is the cousin of current Richmond forward Daniel Rioli, is keen to head to Punt Road and shifted to Melbourne from the Northern Territory to board at Scotch College.
Tigers recruiting manager Matt Clarke told this week's Road to the Draft podcast the club was keeping in contact with Rioli throughout this lost season for draftees in Victoria.
"He's been down here going to school doing his remote learning through Scotch as most boys were. He's been doing some work on his own as much as he can. It's been difficult for Maurice and a lot of those boys who probably needed some more exposure through their school footy this year and hopefully some NAB League footy as well with Oakleigh," Clarke said.
"He's been working away with school and keeping his fitness up. It's about all they can really do given the restrictions in Melbourne.
"He's got a lot of talent. We've obviously done some work with him, he's been at the club before last year just briefly but we're keeping an eye on his progress for sure."
Rioli put in an eye-catching our-goal performance earlier this year playing for St Mary's in the NT with four goals in the semi final.
Rivals see Rioli as a likely later selection and Clarke said the Tigers would be considering adding the son of the club legend to their list.
"He'll be a discussion point for us at some point in the draft I would have thought or the rookie draft or whatever it looks like," Clarke said.
"He's got a bit of work to do, Maurice, he knows that, but it would have been good [to have] another season for him whether if it was even six to eight games as they had originally planned. It would have been great for him to do that, so he'll come into discussion for us."
Maurice senior played 118 games and won the 1982 Norm Smith Medal in a glittering career that also saw him play 168 games for South Fremantle. He died in 2010.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/518160/tigers-keeping-an-eye-on-father-son-rioli
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The HeraldSun has fixed their earlier report saying Maurice jnr was going to Melbourne :wallywink.
The premier will secure Maurice Rioli Jr in the draft and while he will take time to develop after a year with only a handful of NTFL games, he will be another small forward on the club’s list.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/moneyball-column-all-the-latest-afl-trade-draft-free-agency-and-list-news%2Fnews-story/2491b5bec2cf18e60311f52aeebebf68
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LOL at that Dees supporter on SEN just now saying the HeraldSun was right and he is looking forward to MJR signing as a cat B rookie for Melbourne :rollin.
Melbourne's academy zone is Alice Springs not the whole NT :stupid.
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Will Maurice Rioli Jr want his dad’s No.17 jumper if he joins Richmond at this year’s national draft?
https://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/will-maurice-rioli-jr-want-his-dads-no17-jumper-if-he-joins-richmond-at-this-years-national-draft/news-story/86fe1f7fc5ebd544b18b53957ad14965
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Will Maurice Rioli Jr want his dad’s No.17 jumper if he joins Richmond at this year’s national draft?
https://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/will-maurice-rioli-jr-want-his-dads-no17-jumper-if-he-joins-richmond-at-this-years-national-draft/news-story/86fe1f7fc5ebd544b18b53957ad14965
What about number 27? His Father wore that one too
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I think Maurice also wore #49 at South Fremantle.
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Don't think Daniel is giving up 17 after winning 3 flags in it.
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Knightmare on BF:
Rioli Jr I personally like and consider a best-25 in the draft quality prospect. I see him as largely comparable to Daniel Rioli with a very similar game.
Where does he go? I haven't heard any clubs suggest they'll bid anything inside the first two rounds. So probably 40+ there may be a bid. Though looking at his game and how much clubs like those quick pressure forwards now it does surprise me there hasn't been talk of a bid at least somewhere second round.
Maurice fortunately for Richmond hasn't at least to my knowledge attracted that early draft talk. I find it surprising given his capabilities and those pressure forwards attracting high picks in recent years so we'll see if that changes, but my feeling is a bid for Maurice comes later than 36.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/knightmare-2020-draft-almanac.1234618/page-77
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Don't think Daniel is giving up 17 after winning 3 flags in it.
Apparently Daniel said last week he wants to play 100 games in the #17 and then hand it over to Maurice jnr in 2022 when the latter is more likely to be pushing for senior selection.
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MRJ has been waiting to do his quarantine before heading up to the Tiwis to see his mum. As mentioned in the draft combine thread he'll be the last one (126th) to be tested. Shifter Sheahan was pumping him up.
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Maurice Rioli (junior)
St Marys, Northern Territory / Scotch College
Height: 179cm
Weight: 75kg
09/01/02
Small forward who first came on the radar when he represented Northern Territory at Under 16 level in 2017 and 2018 and then in the NAB League last year as a bottom ager. Really looked to be taking giant strides forward when he began starring for St Marys in the NTFL early this year before returning to Scotch College in Melbourne and training with the Oakleigh Chargers preparing for 2020. Being the son of Richmond and South Fremantle great Maurice Rioli senior, he is eligible for the Tigers and Dockers under the AFL’s father/son rules. Due to complete his Draft Combine testing in Darwin over the next week and likely to be the next Rioli to join AFL ranks.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/524213/kevin-sheehan-reveals-his-top-nab-afl-draft-prospects-small-defenders-midfielders-forwards
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Richmond should have a double dose of Riolis in 2021 after Maurice Jr indicates he wants to be a Tiger
https://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/maurice-rioli-jr-wants-to-play-for-his-dads-club-richmond-when-the-tigers-head-to-next-months-draft/news-story/255b2ba30edccf085e9c2745f7ae6e94
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REPORT: MAURICE RIOLI JNR NOMINATES HIS PREFERRED CLUB
BY SEN 3
17 October 2020
Reports that paperwork has already been lodged with the AFL for Maurice Rioli Jnr are incorrect, according to AAP.
Shayne Hope is reporting that although the paperwork is yet to be officially filed, Richmond has confirmed that "the process is a mere formality".
The Tigers have until November 25 to lodge the relevant documents.
Talented teenager Maurice Rioli Jnr has nominated his preferred club ahead of next month’s AFL Draft, according to the NT News.
The report indicates that the 18-year-old Tiwi Islander wants to play for Richmond and paperwork has been lodged with the AFL outlining that desire.
Rioli Jnr is eligible to play for both the Tigers and Fremantle under the father-son rule as his dad Maurice Snr was both a Richmond and South Fremantle champion.
The St Mary’s small forward is also eligible for Essendon through their Next Generation Academy which houses the Tiwi Islands in their zone.
It is understood that the Dockers have held several talks with Rioli Jnr, but he is keen to join cousin Daniel at Punt Road and follow in his father’s footsteps.
Interested clubs are able to bid on Rioli Jnr in the Draft meaning the Tigers would have to match any bid to secure his services.
Maurice Jnr is spending most of his time in Melbourne as a student at Scotch College and has been down at Tigerland numerous times over the past few years.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/11/16/report-maurice-rioli-jnr-nominates-his-preferred-club/
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:thumbsup
Hopefully we can get MRJ with a late pick but it won't surprise me if Dodoro puts in a bid out of spite ::).
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CHmZxv4jlhO/
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Richmond CEO Brendon Gale ‘excited’ by Maurice Rioli Jnr heading to Tigers despite Fremantle link
The West Australian
19 November 2020
Richmond CEO Brendon Gale says he’s “excited” to add another Rioli to his roster, after Dockers father-son prospect Maurice Rioli Jnr nominated the Tigers as his club of choice.
Rioli Jr, the son of late Richmond and South Fremantle champion Maurice, had the choice of three clubs — the Dockers and Tigers under the father-son rule and Essendon through their Next Generation Academy, or to ignore all three and go into the draft.
On Monday, Rioli Jnr officially lodged his preference with the AFL to join his uncle Daniel Rioli at Richmond.
“We haven’t finalised formalities, but we expect (Rioli Jnr joining) will be case,” Gale said on SEN.
“It will only be a matter of time.”
Gale said the 18-year-old had plenty of talent, despite missing much of the 2020 season due to COVID restrictions.
“Unfortunately we haven’t been able to see him play much this year,” Gale lamented.
(He’s a) different sort of player to Daniel.
“Does his best work in a telephone box, that’s how he sort of plays. He’s quick and powerful, but he’s got a lot of work.”
Gale said he suspected Rioli Jnr nominated the Tigers due to his close relationship with his nephew, after going to school in Melbourne in recent years.
“Look he’s had a fair bit to do with the club in recent years… He’s very close with Daniel.”
Rioli Jr is rated among the best small forward draft prospects in this year’s crop by AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-draft/richmond-ceo-brendon-gale-excited-by-maurice-rioli-jnr-heading-to-tigers-despite-fremantle-link-ng-b881725136z
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Richmond CEO Brendon Gale ‘excited’ by Maurice Rioli Jnr heading to Tigers despite Fremantle link
The West Australian
19 November 2020
Richmond CEO Brendon Gale says he’s “excited” to add another Rioli to his roster, after Dockers father-son prospect Maurice Rioli Jnr nominated the Tigers as his club of choice.
Rioli Jr, the son of late Richmond and South Fremantle champion Maurice, had the choice of three clubs — the Dockers and Tigers under the father-son rule and Essendon through their Next Generation Academy, or to ignore all three and go into the draft.
On Monday, Rioli Jnr officially lodged his preference with the AFL to join his uncle Daniel Rioli at Richmond.
“We haven’t finalised formalities, but we expect (Rioli Jnr joining) will be case,” Gale said on SEN.
“It will only be a matter of time.”
Gale said the 18-year-old had plenty of talent, despite missing much of the 2020 season due to COVID restrictions.
“Unfortunately we haven’t been able to see him play much this year,” Gale lamented.
(He’s a) different sort of player to Daniel.
“Does his best work in a telephone box, that’s how he sort of plays. He’s quick and powerful, but he’s got a lot of work.”
Gale said he suspected Rioli Jnr nominated the Tigers due to his close relationship with his nephew, after going to school in Melbourne in recent years.
“Look he’s had a fair bit to do with the club in recent years… He’s very close with Daniel.”
Rioli Jr is rated among the best small forward draft prospects in this year’s crop by AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-draft/richmond-ceo-brendon-gale-excited-by-maurice-rioli-jnr-heading-to-tigers-despite-fremantle-link-ng-b881725136z
Factually incorrect, MRJ is actually Daniels uncle not the other way around
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Factually incorrect, MRJ is actually Daniels uncle not the other way around
It is the West Australian ;D.
They eventually got it right quoting Benny down the bottom of the article.
Gale said he suspected Rioli Jnr nominated the Tigers due to his close relationship with his nephew, after going to school in Melbourne in recent years.
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‘It was comical’: Bizarre bird attack that ruined father-son gun Rioli’s key test
Matt Balmer
November 19, 2020 3:22pm
FOX SPORTS
Richmond father-son prospect Maurice Rioli Jnr has suffered a series of unfortunate events, leading to the small forward being unable to complete his 2km time trial.
With no AFL draft combine in 2020, individual states have had to run events, with the 18-year-old attempting the run over the weekend.
But in bizarre circumstances, Rioli was stopped by a group of plovers and was unable to finish the run.
An email was sent to all AFL clubs in recent days, outlining how Rioli was attacked on the run before completing the circuit, with recruiting staff perplexed at the unlucky situation and amused at a response by a long-time list manager in an email chain.
Foxfooty.com.au understands Rioli has made a full recovery from the incident.
“When we received that email, having grown up in the country I know what being attack by a plover is like and it’s not pleasant, they’re almost as aggressive as magpies,” Sydney Swans list manager Kinnear Beatson told AFL Media’s Road to the Draft podcast.
“But I couldn’t help myself, I was laughing when I read it. I actually replied all… (saying) ‘in my time in recruiting which is in excess of 30 years, you wouldn’t believe how often incidents like this occur’.
“In particular I wrote cheekily, in fact there was one draft combine in Canberra where a wedge-tailed eagle swooped out and plucked a player off the track. I just left it at that.
“I did get a lot of funny texts and calls from the recruiting and list management fraternity. It just seemed so funny, you picture a young player try to dodge and weave and avoid a plover attack.
“I’ve never heard a reason like that as to why a player couldn’t complete his testing. It was quite comical.”
Beatson suggested recruiting personnel around Australia had to do plenty of googling to establish what the animal was, given many were metropolitan based people.
“They didn’t even know what a plover was. Their knowledge of our fauna has increased significantly.”
Rioli will join Richmond as a father-son selection at December’s draft.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2020-richmond-maurice-rioli-junior-plovers-kinnear-beatson-afl-draft-prospects-fatherson-prospects-draft-order/news-story/d97ff1014c98551a35942ebc26426fa5
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Spur-Winged-Plover444.jpg/800px-Spur-Winged-Plover444.jpg)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masked_lapwing
Plover attacks are quite common up in the NT.
https://nt.gov.au/environment/animals/plover-attacks
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He will inherit his father's jumper number......and John Northey's nickname... :shh
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Q. Do you see either Freo or Essendon forcing the tigers to take Rioli earlier then expected?
Twomey: I think Maurice Rioli Jnr will be a late/rookie pick for the Tigers. This year would have been interesting to see how he went at the Oakleigh Chargers but it wasn't to be. He's got some talent, though.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/524882/chat-recap-the-draft-guru-responds-to-all-your-draft-questions
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Maurice Rioli jnr and the attack of the plovers
Michael Gleeson
The Age
November 20, 2020 — 2.38pm
Even by the standards of the storied history of the Rioli family this is quite the tale.
Maurice Rioli jnr was recently required to attend his own pre-draft testing – sort of like his own AFL draft combine – to be put through a range of athletics tests by AFL NT talent manager Simon Hargrave.
All was going swimmingly. It was hot, but for Darwin not too hot, just 31.4 degrees as Maurice took to the starting line for the two-kilometre time trial.
His first lap was strong. He didn’t finish his second lap.
“On lap 2 of the time trial … he was attacked by plovers that must have nests nearby, resulting in Maurice having to pull up,” Hargrave explained in an emailed report to all AFL recruiting and list managers this week.
“Upon returning to the start position Maurice was complaining of knee soreness from the vertical jump testing, which hadn’t been previously reported prior to starting the 2km trial.
“Due to his knee soreness and Maurice returning to the Tiwi Islands he has not completed the 2km time trial aspect of the combine testing. I can advise though his first 400m split for the time trial though was 66 seconds.”
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/maurice-rioli-jnr-and-the-attack-of-the-plovers-20201120-p56gi3.html
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MRJ's combine testing results at the bottom of this article (minus the infamous 2km time trial bird attack).
35. Maurice Rioli Jnr
Height: 173cm
Weight: 73kg
Current Team: Northern Territory, Oakleigh Chargers
Birthday: September 1, 2002
POSITION: Small Forward/Midfielder
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Maurice Rioli Jnr is a speedy small forward who not only kicks goals from all angles, but also tackles with intent.” – Michael Alvaro
The Rioli name has long been one synonymous with success in the footballing landscape, and Maurice Jnr is the latest member of his famous family to be taking strides towards the bigtime. The son of former Richmond and South Fremantle great, Maurice and cousin of current Richmond forward, Daniel has all the familiar traits you would come to expect given his pedigree; with tenacious tackling, freakish goal sense, and eye-catching speed among his greatest assets. He also followed in the footsteps of Cyril Rioli in moving from the Tiwi Islands to board at Scotch College, though he has not been able to get on the park at school or for the Oakleigh Chargers in 2020. The small forward/midfielder did manage to impress at senior level for St Mary’s though, helping his NTFL side make the 2019/20 Grand Final.
STRENGTHS:
Speed
Agility
Tackling
Defensive pressure
Goal sense
IMPROVEMENTS:
Sustained impact/consistency
As has been touched on and is somewhat expected, Rioli is a lightning-quick small forward who impacts with heavy defensive pressure, and goal sense which seems second nature to him. His impressive preseason 20-metre sprint time of 2.98 seconds is repeatedly showcased on-field, as he hunts the opposition down and then applies inescapable tackles. Boasting that tenacity and hunger on the defensive end is such an important trait for his position, and one which may prove difficult to hone for other small types. It may also see him fit perfectly into the Richmond system, with the Tigers’ small fleet of forwards all required to work hard both ways.
On the ball, Rioli is the type of player to pop up with moments of magic; able to shark clean possession and boot goals from improbable positions. His smarts at ground level allow him to win the ball, with his agility then setting him free, and a natural finishing acumen ensuring he takes full toll on the opposition inside forward 50. A particular moment from the latest NTFL finals series springs to mind; where Rioli instinctually basketball bounced a loose ball to himself as an opponent looked to gather, before snapping home a goal off one step.
The popular notion of ‘get a Rioli, get a premiership’ lives true to this day, and could well be carried on with Maurice Jnr given his big game performances. The aforementioned finals moment occurred during St Mary’s semi final win over eventual premier, Nightcliff, in a game where he booted four goals to help the Saints book their Grand Final ticket. His finals campaign as a whole was spectacular, and those kinds of special moments at senior level would have Richmond staff and fans alike very keen to see what the youngster can do.
They may have to taper their expectations though, with Rioli more of a long-term prospect at this stage. While able to run through midfield at times, his size at 173cm and a lack of consistent, four-quarter output should see him favour the small forward role at AFL level. He could be a type to inject some energy at the centre bounces from time to time and has a solid running capacity, but has all the traits to suit permanent forward status. He is hardly a massive accumulator, but definitely an impact player who can win games with glimpses of brilliance.
DRAFT PROJECTION: 40+
Rioli finds himself in the unique position of having father-son and Next Generation Academy (NGA) ties to three different AFL clubs. His father played 118 games for Richmond and 168 for South Fremantle, making him eligible to be taken under the father-son rule by either the Tigers or Fremantle. He could have also nominated Essendon as his club of choice given the Bombers’ rights to their Tiwi Islands NGA zone. But Rioli, who is close to his cousin Daniel, has made it clear that Richmond would be his destination of choice. Given his lack of competition against high-end talent of his age-group, Rioli is a difficult prospect to place. As tends to be the case with many father-son selections, he could slide a touch and be snapped up in the 40-plus range. Though, his raw talent and impressive athletic profile may see a club look to hold the Tigers accountable earlier on.
PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:
Standing Vertical Jump: 60cm
Running Vertical Jump (R/L): 62cm/78cm
Speed (20m): 2.98 seconds
Agility: 8.11 seconds
Endurance (Yo-yo): 20.5
https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/player/maurice-rioli-jnr/
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20.5 on the beep test fmd.
Reckon I managed a 9 when I was about 15...
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I read he was 179cm tall- frustrating to have differing views...
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Stats mean nothing when it comes to the Rioli family.
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I read he was 179cm tall- frustrating to have differing views...
He looks about half a head shorter than Danie herel:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CHmZxv4jlhO/
:shh
Stats mean nothing when it comes to the Rioli family.
:shh :shh
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20.5 on the beep test fmd.
Reckon I managed a 9 when I was about 15...
20.5 yo yo is average
Speed and agility is elite
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Photos can be and are deceiving when it comes to measuring height. Looking forward to another Rioli playing for the Tigers :thumbsup
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Photos can indeed be deceiving but that's not one of them. :shh
Has there ever been a Rioli 6 foot or above? I think Dean was the tallest at 5'11... :shh :shh
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TIGERS HOPE FOR LATE RIOLI BID
Richmond remains hopeful it’ll be able to select exciting father-son prospect Maurice Rioli Jnr using a late pick, reports the Herald Sun.
The Herald Sun reported on Friday that Rioli wouldn’t attract a bid until later in the draft, which could allow the Tigers to draft young guns with Picks 17 and, possibly, 36 before being forced to make a move on Rioli.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-news-whispers-2020-conor-stone-essendon-jack-carroll-cedric-cox-west-coast-alec-waterman-maurice-rioli-jnr/news-story/5bbb50830d7ecf2f3655eb349fca1633
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Private testing has Richmond very excited about father-son prospect Maurice Rioli Jr. But there is still one big unknown about the father-son gun.
Richmond will dare to believe it can use a late draft pick on father-son selection Maurice Rioli Jr, who is flying into Melbourne this weekend.
The Tigers will welcome back their first-to-fourth year players on Monday, with Rioli set to join them as early as Thursday.
Rioli has been living on the Tiwi Islands after being forced to return home from a Melbourne boarding school because of the COVID-19 crisis then surviving a bizarre plover attack as he recorded physical testing in front of AFL officials.
The son of 1982 Norm Smith medallist Maurice Rioli has been under the watchful eyes of Richmond all year.
Following his aborted 400m time-trial, the Tigers have done their own testing which shows his speed is up there with anyone at the club.
Talent watchers do not believe he will be taken off the board early in the draft, which could allow the Tigers to take multiple selections before they match a bid for the freakish Indigenous talent.
Richmond has selections 17, 36, 61, 79 and 97 and despite Rioli being linked to Fremantle given his father’s WAFL days, he has chosen the Tigers as his preferred club.
Like his relatives Cyril Rioli and soon-to-be Richmond teammate Daniel Rioli, he boarded at Scotch College.
He is a good mate of fellow Scotch boarder and likely No.1 overall selection Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2020-why-players-who-miss-out-should-remain-hopeful/news-story/c9036624cce1349cf4b03da9adcce878
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Richmond remained hopeful it’d be able to select Rioli Jnr using a late pick, or even pick him up in the rookie draft.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2020-nominations-blake-coleman-josh-eyre-reef-mcinnes-father-son-academy-bidding-system/news-story/3117e9c4af11b92368a7df96739d72cb
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He will be a Tiger come nest week no problems :shh
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I think we will use whatever pick it takes to get him, even our first pick if that’s what is needed.
I think the club has shown with Daniel, being a Rioli puts you in front of most others regardless of just about everything.
We are just lucky we are where we are as a club and a side to be able to do it.
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I think we will use whatever pick it takes to get him, even our first pick if that’s what is needed.
I think the club has shown with Daniel, being a Rioli puts you in front of most others regardless of just about everything.
We are just lucky we are where we are as a club and a side to be able to do it.
Yep- we have committed to taking him :thumbsup
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Dwayne Russell saying he's heard MRJ may go earlier than what Buckenara has MRJ at (pick 46). Russell talked about Freo bidding at their pick 32 and us being forced to use pick 36.
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We reached into the first round for Dan when the experts rated him a second rounder at best. So it won't faze us if we had to reach again for MJR to match a bid.
Thinking more that dopey Dodoro will throw out of bid out of spite. It wouldn't be a surprise from that attention seeker ::).
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If Dodoro bids it would be the smartest thing he’s done
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https://www.instagram.com/17rioli/
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https://www.instagram.com/mauriceriolijnr17
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Fremantle Dockers coy on son of a gun Maurice Rioli Jr for national draft
Jordan McArdle
The West Australian
Tue, 8 December 2020
Fremantle won’t force Richmond’s hand with an early bid on father-son prospect Maurice Rioli Jr in tomorrow’s AFL national draft.
Rioli Jr, the son of late Richmond and South Fremantle champion Maurice, recently nominated the Tigers as his club of choice ahead of the Dockers and Essendon, where he qualifies for their Next Generation Academy.
While Fremantle rate the exciting Tiwi Islander highly, The West Australian understands they don’t intend to bid on him with either of their first two selections, currently pick 12 and 32.
Richmond, whose draft hand includes picks 17, 36 and 61, are hopeful of avoiding having to use one of their early picks to match a bid from a rival club.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/fremantle-dockers-coy-on-son-of-a-gun-maurice-rioli-jr-for-national-draft-ng-b881741740z
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Bombers to meet Rioli
Could Essendon make a play for the son of a Tigers great?
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
8 December 2020
IS ESSENDON up to its old tricks?
A day out from the NAB AFL Draft, the Bombers are continuing to signal they could bid on a range of Academy and father-son prospects.
On Tuesday, they are understood to be meeting with Richmond father-son talent Maurice Rioli jnr, with the Bombers having previously expressed their interest in the Northern Territory prospect.
Rioli is tied to the Tigers, who under father-son rules can match a bid for him at any stage of the draft. But the club is hopeful it could automatically nab him with its last selection in Wednesday's draft if no bids come.
The small forward could have actually joined the Bombers under Next Generation Academy rules, having lived in the club's region in the NT, and he was also eligible to join Fremantle under father-son rules.
But he nominated Richmond, where his late father Maurice won the 1982 Norm Smith Medal and was a star of the Tigers as well as South Fremantle in the WAFL.
Essendon has a history with the Rioli family, with Dean Rioli playing 100 games for the club between 1999-2006.
Rioli, who followed the same path as cousin Cyril to move to Melbourne and study at Scotch College, is keen to land at Richmond alongside cousin and three-time premiership player Daniel.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/528018/bombers-to-meet-rioli-academy-prospects-also-on-radar
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On Tuesday, they are understood to be meeting with Richmond father-son talent Maurice Rioli jnr, with the Bombers having previously expressed their interest in the Northern Territory prospect.
What a surprise - NOT!
Dodoro the attention seeker couldn't help himself ::).
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Essendon bid.
We match.
Maurice jnr is a Tiger like his dad :)
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Maurice Rioli Jnr becomes a Tiger
By Richmond Media - 9 hrs ago
Maurice Rioli Jnr is officially a Richmond player, after the Tigers selected the son of former champion Maurice Rioli at the 2020 AFL Draft.
Richmond matched Essendon's pick 51 at Wednesday night's AFL Draft to land Rioli as a father-son selection, their second pick on the night after selecting ruckman Samson Ryan.
Recruited from: St Marys, Northern Territory / Scotch College
Position: Small forward
Height: 179cm
Weight: 75kg
DOB: 09/01/02
What the Richmond recruiters say about Rioli
The son of the great Maurice Rioli, and a name that has had all Richmond fans excited for several years now, Richmond has officially added Maurice Junior to our playing list.
Maurice is full of talent and will bring speed, excitement, a fiery defensive intent and innate goal sense to our group.
Maurice represented NT in the NAB League last season, playing 3 games and averaging 11 disposals, 3 inside 50s, 2 score involvements and 6 tackles.
He also played for St Mary’s last summer in the NTFL, with a match-winning four-goal haul against Nightcliff in the semi-final making everyone stand up and take note.
As Maurice develops over the years expect some special things to happen when he is around the ball.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/842110/maurice-rioli-jnr-becomes-a-tiger
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There we go, as it should be!
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What number does he get??? Don't give him 13. The poison chalice.
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16. Right next to Dan.
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What was Maurice srn number before he got 17?
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What was Maurice srn number before he got 17?
Maurice Sir, was given 17 when he first arrived
When he was looking at going to Sydney on a mega deal offered by Eddelston and decided to stay he asked for number 27.
His reason being that looking at leaving and then coming back was disrespectful to the prestige of numberer 17
So his numbers were 17 and 27 in that order
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A minute with Maurice Rioli jnr.
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1340479784468553729
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https://www.instagram.com/mauriceriolijnr17/?hl=en
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Pics of MJR from yesterday's B-team practice match in which he kicked 2 goals.
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https://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202021%20Training%20-%20Melbourne%20v%20Richmond%20Practice%20Match
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Maurice Rioli jnr, who will be subject to much intrigue in his first year, has also impressed Lonergan throughout the pre-season.
“His game last week [in the reserves] was fantastic,” Lonergan said.
“He was bash and crash, his appetite for the contest was exceptional for a young man and it’s exciting. It’s exciting to see a young player in our footy club with that amount of hunger and aggressive approach to the contest.”
Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/lynch-to-miss-pies-hitout-but-prestia-could-play-round-one-20210304-p577qh.html)
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I watched the replay on You Tube and agree that MRJ looked really good.
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Will be at least top 5 when they reevaluate the draft in 5 years... :shh
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Dimma said post-game tonight that he originally thought Maurice jnr would be a fair way away from playing AFL but now he's not as far as away as he thought. Xavier Clarke showed Dimma a development squad video and Dimma thought it was a Maurice Rioli jnr highlights clip. Maurice jnr just tackles, tackles, tackles, ..., and tackles. Dimma said it's how a Richmond forward plays and he is doing some really exciting things. Got some things to work on like our other young players but the steps are there.
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Dimma said post-game tonight that he originally thought Maurice jnr would be a fair way away from playing AFL but now he's not as far as away as he thought. Xavier Clarke showed Dimma a development squad video and Dimma thought it was a Maurice Rioli jnr highlights clip. Maurice jnr just tackles, tackles, tackles, ..., and tackles. Dimma said it's how a Richmond forward plays and he is doing some really exciting things. Got some things to work on like our other young players but the steps are there.
I loyk it... I loyk it a lot!...
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Will debut next week and outshine Kozzy Pickett... :shh
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Will debut next week and outshine Kozzy Pickett... :shh
Reckon we'll give MJR a couple of VFL games then unleash him in the Dreamtime match.
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https://gfycat.com/alarmingwelcomedaddylonglegs
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I’m guessing Aarts will be pretty nervous watching this kid.
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https://gfycat.com/alarmingwelcomedaddylonglegs
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Oh baby!
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I bet we’ll see an improvement in form in Daniel once maurice comes in too. Reckon they’ll thrive playing together.
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'He just tackles, tackles, tackles': Son of Tigers great on cusp of shock debut
By Riley Beveridge
afl.com.au
19 April 2021
THERE could be another Rioli bound for the AFL in the coming weeks, with Richmond youngster Maurice Rioli jnr closing on a shock senior debut after an impressive start to his career at Punt Road.
The Tigers raised eyebrows when they named Rioli jnr, the son of the late former Richmond and South Fremantle champion Maurice Rioli, among four emergencies for last Thursday night's 86-point demolition of St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
The 179cm forward then backed up his rising standing among club officials with another impressive performance in the VFL season-opener on Friday, where he won 17 disposals and kicked two goals in a 40-point win over Sandringham.
Having been recruited to the club as a father-son selection with pick No.51 in last year's NAB AFL Draft, Rioli jnr spent the majority of Friday's game playing forward but also enjoyed several stints through the midfield.
He shook off a nasty-looking ankle injury in the second term, which forced him to spend an extended period on the bench, before kicking two goals in the second half and showcasing his relentless tackling ability.
His first goal, which capped a mazy run through the forward line, typified his afternoon and demonstrated why Richmond officials are so pleased with the youngster's progression since arriving at the club.
"It's funny … Xavier Clarke – our development coach – showed a tape of the D1 edits, but I thought it was the Maurice Rioli jnr highlights tape," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said after Thursday night's victory over St Kilda.
"He just tackles, tackles, tackles, tackles and tackles some more. That's the way a Richmond man plays and that's the way a Richmond forward plays.
"I must admit, I thought he'd be a fair way away. But he's not as far away as I thought. He's doing some really exciting things. He's got a bit of work to do, there's no doubt, but the steps are there."
Rioli jnr was eligible to join Fremantle as a father-son recruit, while he also could have chosen to play for Essendon via its Next Generation Academy, but opted to represent Richmond after moving from the Northern Territory to board at Scotch College.
The cousin of Richmond's triple-premiership player Daniel Rioli, the 19-year-old shot into the sights of AFL recruiters with a four-goal haul to lift St Mary's into the Northern Territory Football League Grand Final in March last year.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/597286/he-just-tackles-tackles-tackles-son-of-tigers-great-maurice-rioli-on-cusp-of-shock-debut
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Speaking on SEN Breakfast, Garry Lyon and Tim Watson discussed whether Richmond would blood Rioli Jnr on Anzac Day Eve against Melbourne.
Lyon: “That would be huge. Will they unleash him on Saturday night?”
Watson: “It’s a big, big game … if they think that he’s ready for the occasion they will.”
Lyon: “They unleashed a bloke called (Marlion) Pickett on the biggest stage of all (Grand Final), so they don’t care about the occasion.
“That would be exciting, I’d love to see that.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/04/21/when-will-richmond-unleash-maurice-rioli-jnr/
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Balmey discussing Maurice junior:
"Very very exciting I can tell you. He's not fit enough yet to play the full game stuff but he's seriously being considered. The stuff he does attacking the ball and the player is so quick. It's very exciting. I'd think we'd make a mistake if we played him too soon. However, I'd be very surprised if he doesn't get a look at some stage this year. We weren't expecting that much from him at all [this year] coming from where he's come from and not having a fitness base. But he shows so much excitement we're getting a bit carried away I think."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/916491/talking-tigers-round-6
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Hardwick says Maurice Rioli jnr won't be making his much-anticipated senior debut in the Anzac Eve fixture.
"At this stage he won't be in," Hardwick said.
"He's got some significant upside for us - the way he tackles the contest and the opponent is really impressive.
"He's made some significant progress and he's a lot further advanced than I thought he was going to be ... but he's not quite there yet."
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/599198/-as-close-as-they-ll-get-dimma-s-prediction-for-dusty-petracca-battle)
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DREAMTIME!
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Wouldn't it be great if MRJ + Stack returned for Dreamtime.
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Wouldn't it be great if MRJ + Stack returned for Dreamtime.
An absolute dream! If their form warrants it the club should definitely make it happen
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Reckon Daniel will lift if MRJ comes in...like to see a Rioli, Rioli small fwd line with Stack (when fit enough) & Baker rotating through...Castagna & Aarts can go the VFL.. wouldn't bring them back if Daniel doesn't lift either...rather just play another tall or mid.... :shh
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Wouldn't it be great if MRJ + Stack returned for Dreamtime.
Rewarding Stack with a game after his past off field indescretions and not even come back fit... what message does that send??
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Wouldn't it be great if MRJ + Stack returned for Dreamtime.
Rewarding Stack with a game after his past off field indescretions and not even come back fit... what message does that send??
make him captain, worked for GWS
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Wouldn't it be great if MRJ + Stack returned for Dreamtime.
Rewarding Stack with a game after his past off field indescretions and not even come back fit... what message does that send??
Didn't think I would need to leave a caveat stating that he would need to be fit and earn it.
But if the stars aligned it would be a nice story.
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Dimma talking about young Maurice:
"He's going really well. The way he trained on Thursday he nearly trained himself into the side. He's just to continue to learn the rigours of AFL footy. He's coming from a fair way back preparation wise but he's exciting. He can do things others can't. He's just got a little way to go in terms of fitness and preparation. But otherwise from an ability point of view, he certainly looks the part. He isn't too far away which is exciting for us".
Source: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/935361/hardwick-previews-gws
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MRJ's running half the length of the ground goal: https://twitter.com/CKane80/status/1411183407845896193
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Here’s a reason to smile Tiger fans: Maurice Rioli Jnr’s breathtaking VFL goal
Two days after their team’s shock loss, this breathtaking Maurice Rioli Jr goal should give Tigers fans a big reason to smile.
Rioli Jnr lit up Preston City Oval during the opening stages of Richmond’s VFL clash against the Northern Bullants to kick a contender for goal of the year.
After a stoppage just outside the Tigers’ defensive 50, the 19-year-old paddled the ball forward towards Ryan Garthwaite, who then handballed back to Rioli Jnr.
And the son of a gun couldn’t be stopped, sprinting away from several Bullants defenders, taking four bounces and kicking a brilliant goal after running half the length of the ground.
It strengthened Rioli Jnr’s growing case for an AFL debut this season.
The Herald Sun reported this week that Rioli Jnr, the son of the late Richmond and South Fremantle champion Maurice Rioli, has lost 5kg of body fat this season, which has helped him improve his endurance and speed.
Although he remains a low-disposal winner at VFL level, he’s been averaging 11 disposals from his eight games so far in 2021.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2021-maurice-rioli-jnr-highlights-vfl-goal-age-richmond-tigers-vs-northern-bullants/news-story/495cac5ef06df7aac91fd630a00f2dbd
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He got a handball out the back, went for a run and kicked a goal.
No big deal IMO.
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…..And struggled to bounce it too.
Wasn’t that special of you ask me playing against the caller dwellers in the vfl and only 6 touches.
I want to see chases and tackles and tackles and chases and the ball bend ways it’s not supposed to through the big sticks. :rollin
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A third Rioli is primed to wear the yellow and black of Richmond with Maurice Jr’s rise.
https://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/afl/a-third-rioli-is-primed-to-wear-the-yellow-and-black-of-richmond-with-maurice-jrs-rise/news-story/78b299a3045911bcac48e1fa81375698
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One player who is a chance to debut is Maurice Rioli jnr, cousin of Daniel, with the 19-year-old impressing at VFL level.
“He (Rioli) will certainly be in the squad this week. He just brings a chaos mentality up forward,” Hardwick said.
“His chase pressure and all that is very much like Daniel when he first started. Hard to believe he is probably quicker than Daniel to be fair.
“But he has some areas of his game that he needs to improve but he’s got some incredible strengths that he brings as well so if he does play, that’s what we are looking forward to.”
Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/i-just-love-it-at-the-place-bolton-a-tiger-for-two-more-years-20210805-p58g5o.html)
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Maurice Rioli Jnr to make senior debut.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/994242
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Congratulations to the young bloke.
I think he will replace Aarts :clapping
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F yeah! Go mo jnr! I really wanna see him dump someone in a tackle, crash a pack and kick a goal.
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Low expectations here but excited to see him.
Any of Aarts +/- George dropped would be a bonus.
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It doesn't get much better than this 💛
An emotional Maurice Rioli Jnr is told he'll make his senior debut this Saturday.
Watch: https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1423172877696704515
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Congrats to Maurice jnr :clapping. Deserves his chance as he had a very game in the VFL last week against Frankston. We don't need him do any miraculous stuff. Just bring that energy chasing and applying forward pressure plus those clean skills.
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WHY THE DEBUT OF MAURICE RIOLI IS SO SIGNIFICANT FOR RICHMOND
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
6 August 2021
Richmond’s Jack Riewoldt believes this weekend will mark a very proud moment for the club.
The Tigers host North Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday, when they will unleash a famous name which continues a family legacy.
Maurice Rioli Jnr, who was drafted last year, will step out for the first time at AFL level after impressing Damien Hardwick with his form in the VFL.
Rioli, 19, is the son of club legend and Norm Smith Medallist Maurice Snr, and the uncle of triple premiership player Daniel, and already has Tigers fans excited.
Teammate Riewoldt has offered some insight as to what the speedy small forward will bring to the team.
“When he came to the club with such a famous name, we didn’t know what to expect,” Riewoldt said on SEN’s Jack & Painey.
“He’d been around for a little bit and we’d seen a bit of him through his early years.
“You look for improvement in young kids and sometimes it takes two to three years, but he has really hit the ground running. He’s improved in every facet, he’s improved his body, he is lightning quick, lightning, lightning quick.
“He loves to tackle as well which is the one thing you’ve got to ingrain in guys, the defensive side of their game, but he has got it in spades and it comes naturally to him.”
Riewoldt knows very well that the Rioli name is so symbolic to much of the Tiger Army and can’t wait to see the youngster in action.
Following in the footsteps of Maurice Snr (Richmond), Dean (Essendon), Cyril (Hawthorn) and Willie (West Coast), Maurice Jnr will team up with Daniel to extend the strong Rioli tradition.
“It is a very exciting time for Richmond supporters and obviously for Maurice and his family all the way up there in the Tiwi Islands,” he added.
“I don’t think many teams would have had two Riolis playing in the same team so it might be one of the first times we’ve seen that.
“No doubt it will be a proud moment for their family and a proud moment for the football club as well.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/08/06/why-the-debut-of-maurice-rioli-is-so-significant-for-richmond/
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Maurice jnr did his job on debut. Didn't get much ball but he chased hard and applied pressure all night and hit the scoreboard kicking a goal. That's more than what Aarts and George have done in recent months.
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Posted earlier
If you base it on disposals people will say he was average
But it wasn't about disposal
Pressure, chasing, tackling, 1%ers that's what it was about for him because it has been missing from our F50 for weeks
I thought he was great
And so bloody exciting
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MJR's numbers tonight:
6 disposals (4k, 2h, 1c, 3u, 50% eff.)
2 tackles
1 inside 50
31m gained
1 intercept
3 score involvements
1 goal
70% time on ground
Interesting to find out what Maurice jnr's pressure rating was tonight. Expecting it to be high.
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Already our best small forward.... :shh
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Looks to be miles off the required level
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It’s his first game… and his pressure !!!! We haven’t seen that all year from our small fwds. Remember when Dan Rioli first came into the side.. all he would do was chase and pressure.
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He will be much better for the hit out, will know what he is aiming at
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Looks to be miles off the required level
...and yet still ahead of Cantkickit & Aarse... :shh
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That tackle reminded me off our past when we use tackle that hard his had taste of the big time work hard now preseason.
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Dimma's post-game view of MRJ's debut:
"[Maurice Rioli jnr] brings a unique skill set. His ability to close space and force forward turnovers is really important, the holding the ball, some of those decisions we weren't quite sure and perplexed us a little bit.
"The way he creates turnover allows us to score, which is the way we want to operate, so we were really pleased with the pressure he brought. He's only going to get better as he goes on, he kicked one goal and he probably would have a couple more if he finished better."
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/659947/are-these-the-moves-that-will-save-the-tigers-season-)
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Small forward for us is akin to short leg in cricket. A spot for newbies noone established wants. Players burnt MRJ two or three times to score.
He needs a pre season to strengthen his core and get those tackles to stick.
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The thing I liked is that his pressure acts actually forced North players to turn around and look for the backward option allowing others to press up and lock down easy exits. Haven’t seen that all year.
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The thing I liked is that his pressure acts actually forced North players to turn around and look for the backward option allowing others to press up and lock down easy exits. Haven’t seen that all year.
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He will be much better for the hit out, will know what he is aiming at
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Small forward for us is akin to short leg in cricket. A spot for newbies noone established wants. Players burnt MRJ two or three times to score.
He needs a pre season to strengthen his core and get those tackles to stick.
He has the genetics to be very strong through the core like his dad was so I expect him to become a tackling machine as the years go on. Maybe also hard to tackle like Gary Ablett with that ability to stand up, we shall see.
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Yep. :pray.
Said to the kids yesterday if MRJ goes on and plays 200 games he will give you many magnificent memories that you can tell your kids about.
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Rioli results on V/AFL debut:
W - Maurice snr
W - Dean
W - Cyril
W - Daniel
W - Willie
W - MAURICE JNR
Only surname with 6+ players that has a 100% winning record on V/AFL debut.
https://twitter.com/sirswampthing/status/1423932942129131530
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Small forward for us is akin to short leg in cricket. A spot for newbies noone established wants. Players burnt MRJ two or three times to score.
He needs a pre season to strengthen his core and get those tackles to stick.
Being burnt does tell me he reads the play well and positions himself to receive which is a great sign. He will not be burnt for much longer :shh
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Had more influence on the game than people realise....set the tone for forward pressure in the second half and brought more on his own in one game than Aarse & Cantkickit combined have all year... :shh
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Had more influence on the game than people realise....set the tone for forward pressure in the second half and brought more on his own in one game than Aarse & Cantkockit combined have all year... :shh
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Looks to be miles off the required level
Especially first half. I hope we dont go down this path again where they are expected to just run and pressure.
people won't believe me when i say im not having a dig at him but as much as he chased and harassed he was mostly miles away and ineffectual in the first half and that ws not from a lack of effort.
On his pressure i like others thought it was good his pace is good and his skills are a massive level above Aarts and Castagna but if im gunna rip into Aarts and Castagna for a lack of impact with ball then i am going to make comment on this with Rioli.
As a fwd i hope he becomes more like Cyril than Daniel. I also hope we keep on playing him he is already a better option than Castagna going fwd.
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“I know your dad would be proud and I certainly wish he was here to watch you play.”
📹 Watch as Daniel Rioli presents Maurice Rioli Jnr with his Richmond jumper.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/997652/maurice-rioli-jnr-jumper-presentation
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Former Essendon player and Tiwi Bombers Club President Dean Rioli said he was proud to see the sixth member of his family making their debut in the AFL.
“Maurice has had to work extremely hard to be able to gain a spot in the great Richmond line-up, as he does have to compete for a spot against players like Bolton, Castagna, Lambert, Aarts and previously Daniel Rioli until he was moved down to defence,” Rioli told NIT.
“As a junior Maurice was always a tackling machine — as his famous father was and though he was never a high possession player he was definitely a high-pressure player who would pop up and kick a freakish goal or two.”
https://nit.com.au/territory-sons-of-guns-make-their-mark-in-afl/
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From Dimma's presser:
“People will look at the stats sheet, and I think he (Rioli Jnr) only had six or seven touches, but he created five turnovers which are really important in the way we play.
“Some of the chase pressure that he put on allowed us to kick goals going back the other way. That is the importance of his role and what he can bring.
“We were pleased with the performance of those young lads.”
Source: RFC website. (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/999085/tigers-unchanged/)
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This week's @7AFL #FridayFocus is on the next generation of Rioli.
Tune in to tonight's coverage from 7pm on 7mate.
Watch the trailer here: https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1426038301983531010
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If he keeps dropping easy marks he will find himself with the wrong type of reputation.
#Shitimus mypantsinus
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If he keeps dropping easy marks he will find himself with the wrong type of reputation.
#Shitimus mypantsinus
Yep feel sorry for the guy, is clearly not ready at this level
Needs to work on his marking, not letting opp players waltz through him, ability to impact a contest for starters
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Will learn alot from this. Men against boys type lesson. Hopefully he takes it onboard and works hard in the off season.
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He’s been hopeless to be brutally honest. Dropped a number of simple chest marks.
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Yes thrown in the deep end. Just runs around trying to tackle not looking to get dangerous as a forward.
Probably a coaching instruction so not his fault.
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Pathetic tonight.
He has about 6 friends also.
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Pathetic tonight.
He has about 6 friends also.
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Yes thrown in the deep end. Just runs around trying to tackle not looking to get dangerous as a forward.
Probably a coaching instruction so not his fault.
Hardwick molding him in Daniel's image.... :shh
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Had a better last quarter at least.
I still think he’ll be a player.
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Had a better last quarter at least.
I still think he’ll be a player.
Absolutely he'll be a player :thumbsup
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…………..hopefully
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He's a long way off. Great experience and has done well in moments. Great stuff. Would like someone in review to highlight the poor efforts to get around him in 3 key moments.
His drop mark, his assist and his goal. Very little support which is what has made us so good.
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He's a long way off. Great experience and has done well in moments. Great stuff. Would like someone in review to highlight the poor efforts to get around him in 3 key moments.
His drop mark, his assist and his goal. Very little support which is what has made us so good.
I think it stands out more when it involves a 2nd gamer
But that connection we've had, that care for each other that’s been the cornerstone of our success for the last 4 years has clearly missing as the season has gone on.
That's for me the most disappointing thing this season
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“He has exceeded expectations, I think,” Richmond recruiting manager Matt Clarke said on the AFL.com.au ‘Road to the Draft’ podcast.
“We knew that he was going to take some time given the lack of continuity in his training history.
“It’s all well and good to be playing games, but when you’re not getting good continuity in the week-to-week training schedule, it’s always going to be a bit tough . . .
“But one thing about MJ, and credit to him . . . he always put in the effort, whether it was his schoolwork (at Scotch College) or training, fitness and conditioning.
“If you had a program there for him, he did his absolute best. He never pulled up short.
“And then, to play a couple of games at the end of the year was just fantastic.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1012581/son-of-a-gun-s-promising-debut-season-at-tigerland
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Very underwhelming in his first two games looked a long way off the pace. The good thing is they gave him some games at the level and he now has a better idea of what will be required.
Its amazing in a way if your name is Rioli they are prepared to gift some games for experience where others have to wait.
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Keep an eye on this son of a gun for next year.
Really liked what I saw at training. Looks in ripping shape & moving beautifully...think young MJ is set to improve & surprise a few.
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https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1469573077121916929
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His just a kid claw. Needs time.
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The aboriginal art of @mauriceriolijnr @richmond_fc training 17/12/2021 Punt road oval #tigers
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https://twitter.com/WLudbey/status/1473122040869625858
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The aboriginal art of @mauriceriolijnr @richmond_fc training 17/12/2021 Punt road oval #tigers
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https://twitter.com/WLudbey/status/1473122040869625858
Have to say looks lean. Great stuff MRJ
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I thought the same .. different looking shape to last season
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Yes, he is looking good, he's also starting to muscle up which is even better! A big rig is coming. His dad was built like a cannon ball & was nearly impossible to tackle (but would crush em like an empty tinny with his own tackles), so more of that, thanks Maurice! :clapping
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Needs to improve his kicking and passing through.
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Yes, he is looking good, he's also starting to muscle up which is even better! A big rig is coming. His dad was built like a cannon ball & was nearly impossible to tackle (but would crush em like an empty tinny with his own tackles), so more of that, thanks Maurice! :clapping
Love that description of one of the few Tiger highlights of the ‘80’s.
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Father son Maurice Rioli Jr’s two late-season games were only a taste of what to come given his rapid fitness improvements.
“He came in and I was thinking it was going to be a development year for him but to play two games was great for him. At the start of the year I didn’t think he was going to feature but he improved every week and he tackles hard, he hunts the ball and he is miles ahead of where he was last year.”
Source: Tom Lynch in the HeraldSun (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-richmond-news-stay-uptodate-with-the-tigers-preseason/news-story/9d4c1b5d978737995e53d57218f32572)
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Coaches' Corner: Summer Snippets - Maurice Rioli
AFL assistant coach, Xavier Clarke, provides an update on the development of Maurice Rioli.
WATCH HERE: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1064518/coaches-corner-summer-snippets-maurice-rioli?videoId=1064518&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1645660800001
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Nice return to the seniors. His kicking penetration over distance is still an issue but his confidence grew as the game went along. Did his job as far as applying forward pressure and then got 3 goals on top as a reward.
14 disposals (7k, 7h, 8c, 7u, 85.7% eff.)
3 marks
4 tackles (2 inside 50 tackles)
6 intercepts
189 metres gained
9 score involvements
3 goals
68% time on ground
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Great game, can't have asked him to have done any more than that. Excellent June.
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Should have had 4 - immediately elevates himself above Castagna - no surprise
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Journo: Maurice Rioli three goals. Talk about him and what he has done for the team?
Dimma: He is fantastic around the club. He put a lot of work over the course of the summer. His performance at VFL level has grown and grown. We sit there and marvel at defensive parts of the game that he can do and generally his offence stems off that. But we were pleased for him. He played a great game of football tonight. Defensively he is very good. He is just so quick, closes space very well. It was good he got some offensive reward as well.
Source: The Age (https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2022-round-7-live-updates-west-coast-eagles-lose-star-defender-for-richmond-tigers-clash-20220429-p5ah6a.html?post=p53nh5#p53nh5)
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THE UNDROPPABLES: WHO IS A LOCK TO PLAY IN ROUND 8?
Andrew Slevison
SEN
3 May 2022
Maurice Rioli Jnr (Richmond)
It may have been a fill up for Richmond, but the way Maurice Rioli Jnr played must be commended.
In just his third AFL appearance, the talented small forward helped spark the Tigers with three goals as they piled on a massive 25 majors in their 109-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
It was a momentous occasion for the Rioli family with three members on the same field for the first time at the elite level as Maurice played alongside nephew Daniel and against cousin Willie.
Rioli made the most of his opportunity, trebling his previous best goal return, registering 14 disposals (after tallying nine in his previous two games), laying four tackles and having nine score involvements (only Tom Lynch and Shai Bolton had more).
His performance against the Eagles should almost certainly see him given another chance against Collingwood at the MCG this Saturday.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/05/02/the-undroppables-who-is-a-lock-to-play-in-round-8/
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Can be critical and i have not changed my mind on him just don't see what every one carries on about. Coming off a 3 goal game after a 109 point win so will not say any more that would for some appear churlish.
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Is MRJ eligible for a Rising Star nomination??
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He plays for Richmond so no
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Can be critical and i have not changed my mind on him just don't see what every one carries on about. Coming off a 3 goal game after a 109 point win so will not say any more that would for some appear churlish.
So can I ask what exactly are you expecting from a teenager in his third game whose position/role is as a defensive small forward?
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I reckon Maurice and Juddy Clarke are our two small forwards for the future. Both super quick, know where the goals are and can apply pressure
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He plays for Richmond so no
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Can be critical and i have not changed my mind on him just don't see what every one carries on about. Coming off a 3 goal game after a 109 point win so will not say any more that would for some appear churlish.
So can I ask what exactly are you expecting from a teenager in his third game whose position/role is as a defensive small forward?
Kysiah Pickett avg’s 8 at 66% with 6 goals and 4 tackles per game. Let’s be honest, Claw loves him cause he’s a Dee
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I haven’t seen his stat line and honestly couldn’t care less. Was awesome today!
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Some great moments today. Better game than last week despite less goals
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4th game. Couldn't expect any more than what we saw today. Can't wait until he has played 20 plus.
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1. MAURICE MAKES HIS MARK
Last week, Maurice Rioli Jr kicked three goals in the space of a few in-game minutes.
This week, Rioli didn‘t kick them himself, but he may very well have created at least three goals in a similar time frame as a result of sheer pressure and commitment to the contest.
A brilliant chase down tackle in the first half led directly to a Tom Lynch goal, while a hit forward under pressure once again created an opening that Lynch took amid his extraordinary first half.
After Lynch‘s two goals, he and Tigers teammates rushed to Rioli.
“This will be three goals coming directly from Maurice Rioli‘s work in attacking 50,” Jason Dunstall said.
Nick Riewoldt was another who praised Rioli, adding: “When the teammates get over to you like they are to Maurice Rioli, you don‘t think he’s got a thirst and an appetite now to keep doing it?
“He knows it‘s not all about me getting the ball and kicking a goal, it’s about the little things I can do to set the team up.”
The Tiger faithful cheered every time Rioli got near the ball, as aware as his teammates on the ground of how vital his inclusion into this Tigers side has been.
“He’s a special talent,” Tger Trent Cotchin told Fox Footy post-game.
“Those two chasedowns … I mean during the week he chased me down and I thought I had 10m on him and within an instant he’s gone. That’s so valuable to the way we want to play.”
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-2022-richmond-tigers-vs-collingwood-magpies-round-8-live-scores-updates-stats-video-stream-news-blog/news-story/c6da0092646823825dab543a063dcbc9)
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He has it. Persist.
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Watching the replay now. MRJ sparked us in the second quarter with his pressure. I really hope we persist with him because we look much more dangerous when there is some heat on the oppo defence.
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Watching the replay now. MRJ sparked us in the second quarter with his pressure. I really hope we persist with him because we look much more dangerous when there is some heat on the oppo defence.
Like Dimma said we haven't seen that heat for a couple of seasons now.
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A shame we don't have two of him as far as forward pressure goes. There's times when his pressure corrals the opposition into trouble but he doesn't have another small forward to nail the out receiver for the opposition. Why I question what's George's role in the team is? Dimma says George has one of the "structured" roles in the team but I don't see what it is :huh.
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A shame we don't have two of him as far as forward pressure goes. There's times when his pressure corrals the opposition into trouble but he doesn't have another small forward to nail the out receiver for the opposition. Why I question what's George's role in the team is? Dimma says George has one of the "structured" roles in the team but I don't see it what it is :huh.
He plays high half forward and at times was on a wing at centre bounces.
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A shame we don't have two of him as far as forward pressure goes. There's times when his pressure corrals the opposition into trouble but he doesn't have another small forward to nail the out receiver for the opposition. Why I question what's George's role in the team is? Dimma says George has one of the "structured" roles in the team but I don't see it what it is :huh.
Id try juddy clarke in that 2nd pressure forward role. Th boy has some serious wheels.
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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was delighted with Rioli’s pressure-packed performance.
“Maurice, in the first half alone, two of those chase-down tackles, we just haven’t seen that since Daniel (Rioli) was there,” Hardwick said in his post-match press conference.
“He’s really, really growing. He’s a guy that we drafted two years ago . . . and he’s just improved every single year.
“That’s what you love as a coach and as an organisation – people that can consistently put their hand up and improve.
“He’s growing into the role well.”
Rioli had 14 disposals, five inside-50s, three goal assists and six score involvements in his small-forward role.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1121603/young-rioli-ramps-up-the-heat
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I knew I'd seen that basketball move from MJ before..in his pre-draft highlights clip. Clever bugger.
Watch here: https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1523160549034405888
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A shame we don't have two of him as far as forward pressure goes. There's times when his pressure corrals the opposition into trouble but he doesn't have another small forward to nail the out receiver for the opposition. Why I question what's George's role in the team is? Dimma says George has one of the "structured" roles in the team but I don't see it what it is :huh.
He plays high half forward and at times was on a wing at centre bounces.
I just find George doesn't impact playing that role though which is why I question what the role is. He goes missing for lengthy periods in games getting caught too often in no man's land between the forwards and mids. George's footskills aren't great either to play wing or HF where you need to find and hit targets inside F50 by kicking to the advantage of the forward.
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Hes always been ordinary. Always will be. A kid should be playing in his position.
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Yeah Castagna should be in the vfl. Depth player at best!
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1. There is something special about Maurice Rioli jnr
After kicking three goals in just his third AFL game last Friday night, Rioli produced another eye-catching display in just his second game of the season. The teenager finished with 14 touches, six score involvements, five inside 50s and three goal assists against Collingwood, but it was his ferocious pressure and composure inside 50 that stood out. He laid two stunning chase-down tackles in the first half and directly set up Coleman Medal leader Tom Lynch twice. When you consider he was taken at pick No.51 in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft, the son of Hall of Famer Maurice Rioli looms as a steal. - Josh Gabelich
https://www.afl.com.au/news/755405/nine-things-we-learned-this-teen-tiger-is-something-special
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A shame we don't have two of him as far as forward pressure goes. There's times when his pressure corrals the opposition into trouble but he doesn't have another small forward to nail the out receiver for the opposition. Why I question what's George's role in the team is? Dimma says George has one of the "structured" roles in the team but I don't see what it is :huh.
Castagna's role is simply to lock the ball in the forward half by kicking a lot of points and/or out on the fulls nears the point post....
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Hmm way to put it for me is just about everything he does is reactive rather than proactive.Still don't see it with himeven his skills leave a bit to be desired. But hey i suppose he chases and harasses and that it appears is the be all end all.
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Maurice Rioli has played Richmond's past three games, for six in total, and is finding his feet.
"I've found the confidence and I just play the way I normally play back home or like in any league at all," he said.
"Since the round come into the AFL I've wanted to play in it [Dreamtime] ever since," the younger Rioli said at Monday's launch at the MCG.
"It'd be exciting (to play in front of a massive crowd). I don't know what to say. If I get a chance to play it'd be an amazing atmosphere, it'd be a very big event to play in.
"It would be a dream come true (playing with Daniel). Playing a big round with a family member and a few of the other Indigenous players alongside.
"(Saturday's game is) very big obviously for all the Indigenous players. You get to represent all your family from back home and your culture.
"Hopefully I can kick a goal and do a celebration, a dance or something like that."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1128728/maurice-rioli-jnr-eyes-dreamtime-stage
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Hardwick delivered the ultimate praise to five-gamer Maurice Rioli, whose return three games ago, the coach said, coincided with the re-emergence of “the Richmond style of game”.
“He was probably a little bit quieter last week, but defensively he’s just elite at what he does,” he said.
“We call it that when he’s playing, people see ghosts (just with) the pressure that he puts on. They know he’s there and around the contest and he’s just exciting and our players love playing with him.
“His energy is infectious and our players feed off it, so although he’s a little bit quieter last week, we think he’ll be much better this week.”
Source: HeraldSun (https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-rules-out-defender-noah-balta-for-dreamtime-at-the-g-clash-with-essendon/news-story/7154fcaa51b95b4c9d0bef660e3944bf)
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In the name of the father: Maurice Jr on footy’s great legacy
Maurice Rioli Jr carries one of football’s most famous surnames. He opens up on his sadness at losing his father as a kid, the special player his dad was and his childhood.
Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-indigenous-round-maurice-rioli-jr-opens-up-on-life-without-his-dad-and-the-family-legacy/news-story/e2c86b050f874e0e303e2c5d03fea78d
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Tiger on the rise: What matters to Maurice.
https://www.afl.com.au/video/784575/tiger-on-the-rise-what-matters-to-maurice
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Dimma's comments post-game on Maurice jnr.
Hardwick: "It was good to see Maurice step up in that moment [our last goal]. Maurice is effectively a first year player. He's just getting better and better. There's some things he does incredibly well and there's areas of his game he needs to improve, but he's young. We like what he brings - the energy he brings. It inspires what he brings defensively. He had a good ... ummm ... okay game today I should say."
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Maurice needs to play every game from here on out. Just as simple as that.
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David King on 'First Crack' tonight praised Maurice's game today. He loved Junior's 2nd, 3rd and in one clip 5 chase and pressure efforts in one play.
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His pressure and chasing was great. Still work to do on his tank but loads of talent.
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I'm really enjoying what Maurice Jnr is bringing to the team. It just makes me think of the future when he is a fully developed player going into the midfield & running rings around some of the best - like throwing a wolf in amongst the sheep. I remember the impact his father had when he first came over, Snr had his flaws & needed to work on a few things but he quickly became the most damaging player in the league. Snr was a fully grown man & ready-made player who was built like a cannon ball, whereas Jnr is starting as a young bloke still building his body & fitness. But when all the construction work is finished we are going to have one serious weapon!
Its only early days but I think Jnr has the potential to be a more all round player than his father ever was, that alone is pretty exciting! ;D
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Maurice's uncle and father of Willie Rioli at the Eagles, Willie snr, passed away at 50 from a heart attack. Willie Rioli won't be playing for the Eagles this weekend. Not sure what's happening with Maurice jnr (and Dan for that matter)?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-13/willie-rioli-senior-tiwi-islands-football-great-dies/101233034
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Hoping he can become a bit cleaner with the ball in hand as he gets more experience. Think it might be a case of his brain thinking faster than his body can process which is common in the younger players.
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His pressure is great. Wouldn't drop him unless he's stuffed.
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His pressure is great. Wouldn't drop him unless he's stuffed.
Agree, has got the defensive side of his game down pat. Just needs to work on his game with ball in hand. I’m sure he’ll get there.
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Was great tonight.
We just look so much better defensively him in the F50
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Taking it one step further, the best way to judge the value of a player's pressure is looking at if it causes turnovers from the opposition, and measuring pressure act effectiveness based on the score by a team generated by a player's pressure. It's here, that Richmond young gun Maurice Rioli dominates.
The excitement machine has only played 12 matches this season, but from those 12, he has forced 46 turnovers, which resulted in a whopping 106 points created for his side.
To put that into perspective, Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy has generated 99 points for the Lions from his pressure acts, but he has played eight more matches than the aforementioned Tiger.
For good reason our attention gravitates to the eye-catching midfielders and goal-kickers, or even defensive interceptors, when looking for the most effective players on the park. But don't forget to notice and praise those at the source, the unsung heroes applying a stack of pressure to ensure your favourite players can thrive in the spotlight.
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https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/34373379/afl-2022-champion-data-deep-dive-afl-best-pressure-players
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So he needs to play whenever he is fit, period.
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Another error from footy department this year dropping Rioli after GC game. We beat North with him in.
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Sensational today - nice to see him rewarded with 2 goals himself.
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He creates so many goals with his defensive efforts.
We are simply a much better team with him in.
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Robbed of a shot at goal too after that blatant trip (which should be cited for fine or suspension imo)
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I love watching him plsy. I remember looking at the stats and he only had the footy like 10 times and I was thinking hed had it 20 times. Hes making a big impact the young man. Going to be one helluva player.
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Adore this kid. Well play MRJ
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Rioli lights up the MCG
Lynch may have kicked the bulk of the goals but arguably the biggest roar from the Tiger Army came whenever Rioli was near the footy or chasing down a Hawthorn opponent. Rioli only had 12 touches but he had nine score involvements, booting two goals with four tackles. At one stage, Rioli had eight score involvements from eight disposals. Having been used as medi-sub at times, it feels like the livewire forward is firmly in Hardwick's best 22 now.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/822189/lynch-bags-eight-as-tigers-thump-hawks-to-secure-finals-berth).
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Sometimes it isn't about the number of possessions
With this kid it isn't about possessions
He was brilliant again today
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RIOLI THE ‘ROBIN’ TO LYNCH’S ‘BATMAN’
The tall timbre at the Tigers can do damage, but at ground level it’s players like Maurice Rioli Jr who are also contributing to the Tigers’ manic attack on the opposition.
Hawthorn players got a heads up whenever Rioli was closing in, such was the audible excitement of the Tigers faithful.
“He brings the crowd to life every time he goes near it or looks like he‘s about to go near an opponent with the ball,” Nick Riewoldt told Fox Footy.
“He‘s found a role ... it’s great work ethic with a defensive bent.”
Typifying Rioli’s influence was how many of his actions resulted in scores.
He had two goals, but from his 12 disposals he had a goal assist and nine score involvements.
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-scores-updates-2022-richmond-tigers-vs-hawthorn-hawks-round-22-live-stream-details-video-result-blog/news-story/9e76048bab60487cc6adc4fed6174584).
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He is dynamite
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Was the whipping boy not too long ago
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Oh dear
Going to be massive
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Isn’t there a quirky start somewhere that recruiting a Rioli is always followed by a premiership?
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Does he have a future in the midfield ?. Nah can't be as claw says we have no midfielder players coming though.
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I love that he looks so much like his dad and has the same physique. Could end up being a serious dynamo
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Isn’t there a quirky start somewhere that recruiting a Rioli is always followed by a premiership?
Yes pretty much.
Essendon with Dean
Hawks with Cyril
West Coke with Willie
Tiges with Dan
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https://twitter.com/tigertyron/status/1558975480774410240
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No rising star nomination though. The AFL gave it instead to Saints tagger Marcus Windhager.
https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1559094244102799360
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People worry too much about rising star noms
Who gives a continental
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People worry too much about rising star noms
Who gives a continental
:clapping :clapping
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Sensational game. Love watching him develop. Amazing what happens when you give someone a go from the VFL
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Just two years ago I was watching highlights of this skinny little kid who couldn't tear a sticker off the fridge - take another look at him now!
Little Maurice has worked his butt off in the gym & is now built like a cannon ball!
THAT'S what blokes stuck in the VFL side need to do to get a game! Do the work!
The bar has been set ... :clapping
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Just two years ago I was watching highlights of this skinny little kid who couldn't tear a sticker off the fridge - take another look at him now!
Little Maurice has worked his butt off in the gym & is now built like a cannon ball!
THAT'S what blokes stuck in the VFL side need to do to get a game! Do the work!
The bar has been set ... :clapping
great post JP :clapping
Isn’t there a quirky start somewhere that recruiting a Rioli is always followed by a premiership?
Yes pretty much.
Essendon with Dean
Hawks with Cyril
West Coke with Willie
Tiges with Dan
I’ve always been of the opinion that if there’s a Rioli in the draft just pick him. All of them should’ve been in Yellow and Black.
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Just two years ago I was watching highlights of this skinny little kid who couldn't tear a sticker off the fridge - take another look at him now!
Little Maurice has worked his butt off in the gym & is now built like a cannon ball!
THAT'S what blokes stuck in the VFL side need to do to get a game! Do the work!
The bar has been set ... :clapping
While I get your point and in the most part I agree
But there are "blokes stuck in the VFL side" who have done the work, worked on the things they have been asked to, then played consistent, solid and good (some cases great) footy and cannot for whatever reason get a game
I appreciate MRJ plays a specific role, a bloody important role but it isn't as easy to say do what he's done and you'll get a game, a chance because the facts are for some you clearly won't
So all I'm saying is that for some it doesn't matter where the bar has been set, they won't get a look in.
MRJ's improvement has been fantastic and it is an indictment on the MC that he got dropped. A decision that IMHO cost us games. Now he is in there he must stay in. He is crucial to our finals campaign
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Alright some positivity.
As one who has been critical of the attacking side of his game and still think it has to get a fair bit better as a fwd he has won me over.
Early days could not see where the improvement would come from but now think he can become at least a good player for us.
Just hope we are smart enough to not get fixated on just the defensive part of the game.
Anyone who saw a lot of Maurice senior would know he was both hard and defensive but also brilliant in his ability to attack and bring others into the game. I really do hate the term role player it limits not just what they can be b ut expectations also. We should always be expecting all of our players to become well rounded.
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He's a 19/20 year old kid who's played fewer than 20 games. He's building a game based on defensive pressure at the moment, but once he feels that he belongs, we'll start to see the other sides of his game and personality. I'm excited by what he will offer once he reaches that 40-50 game mark.
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One of the commentators on Sunday said something that I find to be true. He said that when he gets the ball he doesn’t know what he’s gonna do with it and makes it work on the fly… you can sorta see this but can’t expect much more from someone with his inexperience, just goes to show how naturally the game comes to him. You can see he gets really excited and he over cooked a few simple kicks but also had a few good moments of composure. Once he starts finding that composure more often he will be a real weapon
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It was almost like you could see it click with Maurice on Sunday how to be attacking and defensive as well.
Such an exciting player.
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1202488/the-prince-of-pressure-acts
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Drafted to Richmond as a father-son selection with pick No. 51 overall at the 2020 AFL National Draft, Rioli Jnr’s two-year extension will further cement his strong affiliation with the Club.
The 19-year-old has booted 15 majors from his first 16 AFL games and is the #1 player in the AFL this season for causing scores from turnovers.
Rioli Jnr also ranks #1 at Richmond for tackles per game inside 50, #6 for goals and #8 for goal assists.
“Maurice has been terrific since coming into our program late in 2020, impressing everyone with how he goes about his football,” Hartley said.
“He is a great teammate that helps us to play the Richmond way and this contract extension is reward for his hard work behind the scenes.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1207969/impressive-young-tigers-commit-to-richmond
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:birthday
An extra special finals birthday for Maurice (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f388.png)
He shares the same birthday with his dad Maurice Rioli Snr (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49b.png)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbhqC_daAAAy97G?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1565119021049327616
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We need his pressure on the Lions ball carrier's tonight super important.
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Thought's on Maurice's first final?
12 disposals (7k, 5h, 6c, 6u, 66.7% eff.)
4 marks (1 contested mark)
4 tackles (1 in50 tackle)
3 inside 50s
4 intercepts
158 metres gained
4 score involvements
1 goal assist
1 goal
1 behind
79% time on ground
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He along with Sonsie were the best of the Cubs
Really like his game
And kudos to him for bouncing up after that dog Robinson lined him up to take him out
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Love him.
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I love him too. Imagine what he'll be like when he hits his peak.
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How good was the step to kick his goal in the 3rd quarter.
Was really good, going to be a star
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Erly in the season did not think he was going anywhere but yes i think he can become a very good player for us.
Still think it would be a mistake to just focus on his defence and pressure. He needs to become a real damaging offensive player as well.
Im now actually optimistic that he can get there.
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49. Maurice Rioli
Was involved in everything early, setting up Tigers scores and applying terrific defensive pressure for most of the night. Kicked a goal from 12 disposals and finished with the third-most pressure points of all Tigers players.
Foxsports rating: 6
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-finals-2022-richmond-tigers-vs-brisbane-lions-second-elimination-final-highlights-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/7fc45960b9d79ca09461c1ff3de0ff76
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Big call - Will be the greatest Rioli of them all when he retires .
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Big call - Will be the greatest Rioli of them all when he retires .
Massive call Mat.
I've said that before Dusty, Maurice Snr was the best Tiger I'd seen play.
Have also said if Maurice Jnr is half as good as his Dad he will be a star.
I reckon he will be 2nd best behind his Father :thumbsup
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I saw first hand every VFL game that Maurice Snr ever played for us, it took him a while to acclimatize but after the first few months he started to prove himself. He then went on to be one freakish player, by late '82 he was head & shoulders above everybody.
Maurice Jnr has played around 12 games (?) but he already looks like a more balanced player (equally good by hand & foot on both sides) than Snr ever was. If Snr had a fault it was being very one-sided & slightly poor over head.
If all continues on its current trajectory, Jnr will overtake Snr by about mid-season next year.
Then we will have one heck of an incredible player! :bow
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Forty years after his legendary father lit up the September stage for Richmond, exciting, young, small forward Maurice Rioli Jr produced an impressive first-up AFL finals performance in the Tigers’ two-point elimination final loss to Brisbane at the Gabba last Thursday night.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1215280/rioli-follows-in-famous-father-s-finals-footsteps
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Richmond assistant coach Xavier Clarke was also impressed with the development of Daniel’s uncle Maurice Rioli Jr, who was a shining light for the Tigers in 2022.
“I have been surprised with how quickly he has come on with his fitness and endurance,” Clarke said.
Maurice kicked 14 goals from 15 appearances, but it was his defensive pressure and tackling that provided the highlights.
Clarke said he could see Maurice moving into the midfield and playing a similar role to Shai Bolton or his cousin, Cyril.
“With another pre-season under his belt, I think he can certainly have an impact in patches around the ball and the centre bounces in particular,” he said.
“I think he certainly has the ability to move in there in the future and trouble opposition teams.”
Maurice also signed a contract extension to remain at the Tigers for at least the next two seasons.
https://www.nit.com.au/the-move-which-could-see-another-rioli-become-an-all-australian-force/
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If Maurice develops his tank and plays midfield he could cause enorrrrrmous problems for opposition teams.
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Maurice looks to have come back in good shape :thumbsup.
(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2022/11/21/45e83d15-e5d9-4b00-98f4-e596f2e2dba9/TrainingNov21-03525-.jpg?width=580)
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"I'm going to be sitting back and smiling every time I see you on the screen." (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f979.png)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1598436785700237312
What a great message video from Sheds :thumbsup.
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Building a bit of Muscle like his dad, hope he doesn’t lose speed
No wonder all the players at the club rated Titch , just a genuine good fellow
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‘A great mentor’: Rioli moves up the pecking order in Tigers stalwart’s footsteps
Marnie Vinall
The Age
December 3, 2022
Richmond small forward Maurice Rioli jnr has inherited the Tigers’ No. 10 jumper from triple premiership player Shane Edwards, continuing the jumper’s Indigenous link.
Rioli, whose father Maurice Rioli played 118 games for the Tigers, previously wore the No. 49 in 17 games over the past two years, 15 last season, where he kicked 14 goals and came to be known for his defensive pressure while up forward.
He said it was a great honour to accept Edwards’ offer of taking over the No. 10 after the fan-favourite veteran hung up the boots at the end of last season following an illustrious 303-game playing career.
“It’s an honour to be asked to have it handed down to me,” Rioli said. “It’s an honour to be wearing the number 10.”
Rioli said Edwards was a player he, and numerous young Indigenous kids, looked up to.
“He’s been a great mentor. A lot of love, a lot of stories we’ve shared ... he’s a great fella and legend of the club and someone I’ll keep looking up to over the years.”
In a video posted to social media Edwards told Rioli he was extremely proud and wished him the best, although he warned he might need cotton wool for his ears being so close to No. 8 Jack Riewoldt in the locker room.
“I haven’t wiped the smile off my face since we talked about you being in the No. 10, Maurice. I’m extremely proud that you want to share this connection over the remainder of your career, which will no doubt be a long one,” said Edwards.
“Since the days you walked through the doors at Punt Road, even before you were drafted, you’ve been one of my favourite teammates, one of the best blokes getting around and you’ve worked really hard to get to the point where you are now. And I’ve no doubt you’ll continue to work extremely hard.”
Edwards added that he would be “sitting back and smiling” every time he saw Rioli play in the yellow and black.
“Every time you get a kick, you tap the ball on, you chase someone down, every time the opposition just kicks it because they’re scared of knowing that you’re around there in the forward line.”
Rioli, however, said the advice he received from Edwards on the jumper was simple. “Make it look good,” he said with a laugh.
Rioli added if the AFL was to introduce an Indigenous all-star pre-season match against a multicultural team, he would be proud to be selected.
“It would be very exciting to play against any former teammates and play footy with all the other Indigenous players that you’ve never played with before, only against.”
(https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.099%2C$multiply_0.9788%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/q_86%2Cf_auto/9cd0f3ab118c2fc0a8f9c775733dd8193d062f00)
Rioli with Melbourne Indigenous Transition School students at Richmond on Friday.CREDIT:EDDIE JIM
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/rioli-moves-up-the-pecking-order-in-tigers-stalwart-s-footsteps-20221202-p5c38h.html
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Maurice “PRESSURE KING” Rioli Jr HIGHLIGHTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qVmMNRkefU
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Maurice “PRESSURE KING” Rioli Jr HIGHLIGHTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qVmMNRkefU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qVmMNRkefU)
Wow!
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Dan Rioli saying Maurice will spend time at stoppages as well as his forward pressure role.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1266534/-everyone-s-getting-along-really-well-rioli
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Dan Rioli saying Maurice will spend time at stoppages as well as his forward pressure role.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1266534/-everyone-s-getting-along-really-well-rioli
Exciting.
Mind you I also wouldn't mind Dan popping into the midfield from time to time. Great speed and kicking.
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Dan Rioli said uncle Maurice Rioli Jr had been a standout on the training track over the pre-season and was likely to spend more time up the field as the Richmond coaches work with him to increase his scoreboard impact.
Rioli Jr only averaged one goal and eight disposals per game in 2022, but his defensive efforts outshone the league’s premier small forwards, forcing the most scores from turnovers of any player during the home-and-away season.
“I think the coaches have full faith in Maurice to go and enter the stoppage at any stage – if Shai (Bolton) doesn’t want to go into stoppages he can take Maurice and say, ‘Go into the stoppage and play there for a bit’,” Daniel said.
“Maurice is growing into any role now and the coaches are really having faith in what he can bring on the field.
“The more games he plays, a lot better he’s going to be for us offensively, and obviously defensively he doesn’t have to worry about because he’s been very good for us in that area.”
https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/kayaking-bike-riding-tigers-bond-on-the-coast-as-livewire-eyes-expanded-role/news-story/c20699c99e972c66895f27b1d604e4a1
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Maurice’s game was quiet offensively but he was doing a power of work when the Ds had it, needed some friends…
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqaIpn9aEAAJD8g?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_TT/status/1632142173234937857
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Maurice has come a long way in a short period, two goal haul from Maurice this week.
Couldn’t be more impressed with the young fella!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrezQPKaQAAgLvq?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/JourneyRichmond/status/1636974087603101696
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Thought he was very fumbly and sloppy with his disposal.
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Maurice is vital to our structure as a defensive pressure forward and he's obviously trying to create but there were at least 3 kicks sideways into the centre that slowly looped to flat-footed teammates and were picked off by Adelaide. Right idea but not executed. Sometimes you've got to not try and bite off more than you can chew.
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Not his best game and was non existent in the 3rd quarter not even sure he on the ground in the second half.
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Maurice is our only play with forward pressure. Need another one.
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Blew himself up in the first half, we probably need another run down forward to work in tandem ,which maybe why they traded Dusty out for Mansel
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Maurice is our only play with forward pressure. Need another one.
Think you are selling Jack Graham short there.
Felt for the kid (MJ) today his work rate and 2 way running was top notch just didn't get the reward on the stat sheet
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Maurice is our only play with forward pressure. Need another one.
Think you are selling Jack Graham short there.
Felt for the kid today his work rate and 2 way running was top notch just didn't get the reward on the stat sheet
Agree highly underated
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Maurice's two way running. Firstly that defensive run down tackle followed immediately by offensively linking up through the centre of the ground to get it to Hopper who goaled.
https://twitter.com/rfcswallace/status/1639752482044907521
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That's a sensational example thanks for the share
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His pressure remains too top notch. To take his game to the next level, he’s got to do better with ball in hand. He’ll never be a high possession getter (atleast in his current role), but when he does get it, he needs to make the most of it. Too many direct turnovers from his possessions against the crows where we looked like we were out the back and on for a certain score and MRJ missed the target.
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Gotta be more than just a pressure player. Know he worked hard but poor disposal combined with such little ball not good enough.
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Matthew Lloyd questioned the fitness of Maurice Rioli junior after his goalless, eight-disposal effort.
Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-kangaroos-challenge-bans-at-tribunal-martin-hopper-in-line-to-return-as-tigers-face-major-test-20230403-p5cxmy.html).
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At least he isn’t a diver that falls over like Autumn Leaves hey Lloyd
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I think his fitness is fine.
He's doing a role all by himself.
Could be a bit quicker between the ears and cleaner by foot.
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Definitely needs to find some new tricks. Tracking okay for a 3rd year player though
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What no one is talking about: Quiet Maurice
Is Maurice Rioli doing enough at the moment?
The small forward was goalless for the second straight week against the Pies and has laid just four tackles in his last two games.
Applying defensive pressure is Rioli’s go, but he has not laid a tackle inside forward 50 since Round 1.
He needs to get back to chasing and tackling in order to have a more substantial showing against the Dogs in Round 4.
Source: SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/04/03/overreactions-positives-negatives-and-undroppables-round-3/).
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Pressure without the ball is still strong from Maurice (which we need), but his confidence handling the ball appears to be shot at the minute. His ball use has been at times questionable in the past (especially over distance), but right now the main issue is he is continually fumbling, so he's hardly winning any loose-ball contests and possessions when in the past he's usually been clean at gathering the pill.
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Done a hammy. So obviously if it's a standard hammy then he will miss the next 2-3 weeks.
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I’d be happy if he misses the whole year.
He gets a game only by his name as he is absolutely poo. If Hugo is crap then Maurice is on the same category.
Hopeless.
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I’d be happy if he misses the whole year.
He gets a game only by his name as he is absolutely poo. If Hugo is crap then Maurice is on the same category.
Hopeless.
This is ridiculously unfair. He's 20 years old and played 20-odd games. I can't wait to see what we have when he's 23 and played 50+ games.
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I’d be happy if he misses the whole year.
He gets a game only by his name as he is absolutely poo. If Hugo is crap then Maurice is on the same category.
Hopeless.
Harsh take. He's had some stinkers this year I didn't think tought was one of them he had some great pressure acts and some link up play which hasn't been there for a while.
Needs goals like he did in his first few games. Playing higher up the ground isn't his game I think.
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I wanna be sold.
Like really really really wanna be sold.
But just can’t see it.
He over thinks situations, maybe with experience and time.
But….
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Need not to panic when he has the footy and learn how to kick.
Other than those two most obviously crucial things he has great speed and causes turnovers.
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Great courage last night by young MRJ to put in that 2nd effort just before he hobbled off
Put in the first one, pinged his hammy but as he was trying to get off ball was near him again he put the burners on to try and cause a turn over
Easy thing to do was just keep heading to the bench but he didn't
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What does that say about those who didn’t squib? There were a few incidents so I must check the tape as it’s not conclusive being at the ground.
On Rioli.
How many tackles did he lay last night, and how many times did he touch the ball last night. I don’t check stats often but I would imagine he wasn’t involved at all.
I saw missed tackles (not just by him) and a bloke who just panics, and is slow to make decisions.
We need another small forward big time as he isn’t the answer. Pies have 3 and we have Rioli. Let’s get fair dinkim here
I don’t care what his name is. if he ain’t up to it then find someone who is. Cumberland 8 tackles last week and people wanted him languishing in the VFL So what do they expect from rioli?
Ffs even George knew how to apply pressure. What else has he got?
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Said this a few times but your only in the forward line to tackle and pressure there's an issue. He needs to be more offensive and make defenders chase him.
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Riolis first year role and game style was much better to watch, he kicked goals and he roved packs. This was under Teague. Now he is nowhere the ball is until the opponents have it and he appears. He is also up the ground way more. He pinged his hammy at half back / wing. Shouldn't he be deepest small forward?
I'm all for keeping Maurice accountable as I'm not a huge fan just yet but I don't think he's been managed or developed the right way. Need him in forward 50 and now where else, just like his first year and hitting scoreboard.
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Need more from him simple as that his game needs to be refined.
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He's gone backwards big time.
Was hoping for a step forward this year, which is a fair expectation, but he's gone a step back so is two steps behind my minimum expectations. Very disappointed and I have no idea what the problem is but I hope the club sorts it asap.
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He's not the first and won't be the last to hit a snag in his development at a young age. There is more than enough there to persist with. Let's not forget the Rioli name comes with enormous pressure and expectation to not only be AFL standard at a young age, but be an outstanding talent. Is certainly not the biggest issue we currently have.
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I still have him ahead of dean rioli as far as ceiling of potential
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I still have him ahead of dean rioli as far as ceiling of potential
He can’t kick an his decision making with ball in hand is below average.
Daniel is an exceptional kick and doesn’t panic.
Granted he’s fast and can tackle but unless he hones his skills I can’t see it but I hope you’re right.
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From left field - could we use Maurice as a small defender? His closing speed & tackling are both top shelf, since his small forward role is largely defensive why not give him a shot at defending?
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I figured that’s why just having him exclusively as stay at home crumbing forward is idea for him. Easier to kick between two stationary posts than to a player on the move . He’s never going to be a hybrid forward/mid like Robbie gray
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Rounding out the five inclusions is Maurice Rioli Jnr, who has been recalled following a high-pressure performance in the VFL last week in which he recorded eight tackles.
Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1372731/star-duo-return-to-face-sydney).
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Rounding out the five inclusions is Maurice Rioli Jnr, who has been recalled following a high-pressure performance in the VFL last week in which he recorded eight tackles.
Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1372731/star-duo-return-to-face-sydney).
Oh dear favorites dont have to do a hell of a lot to get a game or a recall.
If he is nothing more than a replica of Castagna where pressure is all he needs then get rid of him now.
Why are we setting the bar so low with this bloke.
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Rounding out the five inclusions is Maurice Rioli Jnr, who has been recalled following a high-pressure performance in the VFL last week in which he recorded eight tackles.
Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1372731/star-duo-return-to-face-sydney).
Oh dear favorites dont have to do a hell of a lot to get a game or a recall.
If he is nothing more than a replica of Castagna where pressure is all he needs then get rid of him now.
Why are we setting the bar so low with this bloke.
Bewildering selection
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I know he has struggled this year but I feel like we are better when he’s in the team.
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I know he has struggled this year but I feel like we are better when he’s in the team.
I agree and I know it’s a very low bar but thought he was ‘better’ offensively and with the ball today.
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Jnr will be ok. Just needs a bit of continuity to boost his confidence
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I know he has struggled this year but I feel like we are better when he’s in the team.
We absolutely are - as evidenced in both of today's matches . :shh
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I know he has struggled this year but I feel like we are better when he’s in the team.
We absolutely are - as evidenced in both of today's matches . :shh
Yep. Hopefully he can become cleaner with the footy.
Speed is paramount in todays footy and he has plenty of it.
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To me he looks scared of making a mistake with the ball which is why he often doesnt take control or gives it off when he shouldn't. Confidence in his own abilities seems to be shot. On performance with the ball he shouldn't get a game this week but he does make us look better with his pace and chasing. I think he just needs to snag a few goals or hit a few good targets and he will be back on track which is why he should play this week as WCE offers a great chance for these to happen.
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
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He was a star in the VFL right away but he was already 25 and had spent 7 seasons in the WAFL before he came over. :shh
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
Maurice SNR was an absolute Superstar. What we saw was sheer brilliance and skill. What we didn't see were his games in WA, WHERE he was even more brilliant. An awesome gloveman too. Could really box and won golden gloves. Could have easily made a career out of boxing. He was the original Mr magic.
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I don’t think it matters - his old man was a once a generation player.
Jnr has blinding speed and that horizontal smother in the second was game defining.
He needs to work on his kicking.
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His pressure is vital as is his speed. There was a passage in the second quarter where he combined with Bolton which
was brilliant. Hoping with confidence his kicking will improve.
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(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/MauriceRioliSmotherR172023.gif)
https://twitter.com/CKane80/status/1677550392853553153
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Maurice will be fine. Needs confidence and time.
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
Superstar as soon as he arrived.
He was the best Tiger player I had seen until a certain bloke who currently wears no. 4 came along
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
Superstar as soon as he arrived.
He wax the best Tiger player I had seen until a certain bloke who currently wears no. 4 came along
Is Dusty the best number four we’ve had ?
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
Superstar as soon as he arrived.
He wax the best Tiger player I had seen until a certain bloke who currently wears no. 4 came along
X 2 :cheers
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Personally I couldn’t seperate Maurice snr and Geoff Raines, both were amazing to watch
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Personally I couldn’t seperate Maurice snr and Geoff Raines, both were amazing to watch
Raines was great but no where near Maurice.
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
Superstar as soon as he arrived.
He wax the best Tiger player I had seen until a certain bloke who currently wears no. 4 came along
Is Dusty the best number four we’ve had ?
Having seen Royce Hart play and he was amazing
Had having seen the current bloke wearing it play
IMHO the answer is yes (for me at least)
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
Superstar as soon as he arrived.
He wax the best Tiger player I had seen until a certain bloke who currently wears no. 4 came along
Is Dusty the best number four we’ve had ?
Having seen Royce Hart play and he was amazing
Had having seen the current bloke wearing it play
IMHO the answer is yes (for me at least)
Nice problem to have choosing between those two
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It’s before my time but what was Maurice Rioli Snr like in his early days? Was he instantly a game changer or did it take a bit to get going?
Superstar as soon as he arrived.
He wax the best Tiger player I had seen until a certain bloke who currently wears no. 4 came along
Is Dusty the best number four we’ve had ?
Having seen Royce Hart play and he was amazing
Had having seen the current bloke wearing it play
IMHO the answer is yes (for me at least)
Nice problem to have choosing between those two
I was a huge Royce fan from 1970 onwards, I've also seen many Dusty games. They can't be compared just because they both had #4 on their backs. Royce was a key forward in a different era to the midfielder Dusty in the present.
I will say that both are Richmond royalty & it has been an absolute joy & privilege to have watched both of them holding up multiple premiership cups. :clapping
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Needs to play 2s until he is cleaner
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His skills have been deplorable all year
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As I have said he is a very average footballer in his first 20 Games. That has to improve. There were question marks on him before he was selected hence why he was drafted quite late if I recall. This is why I don't expect much.
Today zero tackles
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Sulking it up on the bench as if he deserves to be out there. Give me a break kid
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He's not afl standard and won't be I don't think.
Rubbish kick, fumbles constantly.
Probably should be delisted
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Been subbed out
They just showed him on the bench refusing to take the phone
Should be dropped for that
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Show some respect, he is a Richmond Man unlike Noah Cumberland
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I politely disagree. A Richmond man would have taken the call.
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Mansel will take his spot
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I politely disagree. A Richmond man would have taken the call.
;D
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Been subbed out
They just showed him on the bench refusing to take the phone
Should be dropped for that
Next he'll be on personal leave from the club, ugh
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on leave citing racism. :shh
in all seriousness i cant recall a RFC fringe player ever doing that. Im just curious what part of his game today warrants him staying on the park?
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My guess is he probably felt he did his role with running patterns and presenting and just not getting used in a possession chain. But the fact of the matter is that’s life as a small forward. More the reason why he needs to be polished when he does get a possession.
Also didn’t he give away a free kick in the d50! Which lead to a dim sheed having a shot from 40’m?
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My guess is he probably felt he did his role with running patterns and presenting and just not getting used in a possession chain. But the fact of the matter is that’s life as a small forward. More the reason why he needs to be polished when he does get a possession.
Also didn’t he give away a free kick in the d50! Which lead to a dim sheed having a shot from 40’m?
Yes but it wasnt a goal
his cousin made some errors today as well which did cost us 2 goals. Yes i know he has runs on the board but i wont pin today on that. Other areas of his game were terrible but he saved his best play for the bench
he shouldnt play but there is a very good chance he will :shh
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Been subbed out
They just showed him on the bench refusing to take the phone
Should be dropped for that
Here's the vision:
WATCH HERE:
(https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2023/07/16/188d4046-9528-46f1-b7db-67e72c58811c/1506489.66784772-fa34-432f-b897-2ac7575d7a65.jpeg?width=1064&height=600) (https://twitter.com/SuperCoachIQ/status/1680502144758153216)
https://twitter.com/SuperCoachIQ/status/1680502144758153216
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He should be upset. Players are competitors and don’t like being subbed out. That said, take the call.
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I actually don't mind this.
A lesson to be learnt but I didn't think he has that sort of fire in him. His development has been a huge shame but hopefully it's a 1 step back this year for 2 steps forward next year.
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He should be upset. Players are competitors and don’t like being subbed out. That said, take the call.
I’d be peeed off if I got subbed out for Ralphsmith also
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McQualter said post-game that he wasn't the one on the other end of the phone.
Mini also said he hasn't seen fully what happened so couldn't fully comment but added as someone who knows what it's like to be subbed off, he can understand a player being upset about it as no one wants to be subbed out.
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McQualter said post-game that he wasn't the one on the other end of the phone.
Mini also said he hasn't seen fully what happened so couldn't fully comment but added as someone who knows what it's like to be subbed off, he can understand a player being upset about it as no one wants to be subbed out.
Here's the article about it:
McQualter not hung up over Tiger's refusal to take call
The Richmond coach says he understands why Maurice Rioli pushed away a phone call on the bench
By Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
16 July 2023
RICHMOND coach Andrew McQualter understands the disappointment Maurice Rioli would have felt after being substituted out of Sunday's win against West Coast, but will look into why the young forward waved away a call from the coaches' box.
Rioli, who was replaced by Hugo Ralphsmith in the final quarter after his seventh consecutive goalless game, appeared dejected as Richmond staff tried to hand him a phone call from coaching staff.
The 20-year-old waved away the requests, with McQualter – who said he was not the coach on the other end of the line – keen to understand what happened before commenting too much.
"The reality is I've been subbed off and it's not a nice feeling, so I understand. Young kid, he's trying to make his way, I understand if he was disappointed. So he’ll be OK," McQualter said after the 38-point win.
"I'm not exactly sure how it played out at that time. So whatever happened, we'll deal with it when we need to.
"I'll probably just wait until I understand the situation fully before I comment any further."
https://www.afl.com.au/news/980798/mcqualter-not-hung-up-over-tiger-s-refusal-to-take-call
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Really believe that with 50 games under his belt, we'll have a good player on our hands.
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Really believe that with 50 games under his belt, we'll have a good player on our hands.
He’s poo
Different surname and he wouldn’t be getting a game
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4. Overreactions
Maurice Rioli Jr was mightily stiff when the camera caught him looking unimpressed being subbed out of the game on Sunday night. His Tigers were up by 26 points when he was called off the ground after unselfishly giving off a goal to Marlion Pickett only minutes earlier. But as we saw, he was so flat about being taken out of the game, Rioli didn’t want to speak to the coaches up in the box. Ivan Maric tried to hand him the phone on the interchange bench, but the broadcast showed him wave the phone off. Clearly, Rioli didn’t want to have a bar of the conversation about why he’d been taken off.
But let’s not overreact like the blow-up over Clayton Oliver’s disappointment with the Melbourne fitness staffer about his hamstring injury. There is a strong current of emotion in the game, and Rioli would rather be out there helping lead the Tigers to victory in the fourth term. His frustration is understandable and shouldn’t be overblown. Clearly, the coaches would have caught up with him post game once he had cooled down to give any necessary feedback.
https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/the-tackle-jay-clark-names-his-likes-dislikes-from-round-17/news-story/23e2a4ad2116fcd79a101a9db6f8bde5
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Really believe that with 50 games under his belt, we'll have a good player on our hands.
He’s poo
Different surname and he wouldn’t be getting a game
Don’t agree with you on this one Damo.
His defensive pressure is excellent. Just needs to kick a few more goals and that will come.
Come on, I know how badly you wanted your favourite player Hugo to get a run.
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MRJ zero tackles in 3 quarters. :shh
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Really believe that with 50 games under his belt, we'll have a good player on our hands.
He’s poo
Different surname and he wouldn’t be getting a game
Don’t agree with you on this one Damo.
His defensive pressure is excellent. Just needs to kick a few more goals and that will come.
Come on, I know how badly you wanted your favourite player Hugo to get a run.
Funny you mention Hugo
I reckon that’s why MRJ lost his poo
And why wouldn’t he .. fancy being replaced by a scared imposter
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MRJ zero tackles in 3 quarters. :shh
He had 2 goal assists in the third quarter, I guess that doesn’t matter
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The new Castagna
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MRJ zero tackles in 3 quarters. :shh
He had 2 goal assists in the third quarter, I guess that doesn’t matter
Of course it matters but if thats all you are bringing to the table then you aint brining much. Needs to do more, Simple.
Jack who some are saying is cooked would have had a few goal assists as well. In fact if i recall it was his handball that got it to MRJ for the goal to pickett. i Cant recall a second one.
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I have been very negative towards MRJ but I think it's a mindset or coaching issue. Perhaps if his first instinct was to score rather then defend and let his natural flare come through we might just see him thrive.
That's the game plan though these days I guess. Can't blame him if that is what he is instructed to do.
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He needs to start nailing some of his opportunities with ball in hand, and I think that will come in time. Not everyone feels comfortable at the level straight away - Edwards took 50-odd games to really start to shine.
He'll probably lose his spot to Mansell next week, but I think we always look better from a pressure perspective when he's in the side - the last 2 weeks with his closing speed he's forced some hurried turnover kicks out of D50 even without laying a tackle or gaining a stat. If he could balance the ledger with a goal or two, that would be the icing on the cake, at the moment he's not quite doing enough.
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I think he showed enough last year to suggest he can be a good footballer.
Just a thought - I wonder if the absence of Lynch has messed with the development of Rioli and Cumberland in 2023.
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Edwards took way more than 50 games to come good -was well over 100. :shh
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Can he play a different role , he just losing confidence playing as a small run down forward
a defensive forward role is thankless and the most successful small forwards are the ones that kick goals which forces the opposition to man up on them.
Our small forwards are more worried about locking down the small backs rebound run than being than playing as a forward
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Can he play a different role , he just losing confidence playing as a small run down forward
a defensive forward role is thankless and the most successful small forwards are the ones that kick goals which forces the opposition to man up on them.
Our small forwards are more worried about locking down the small backs rebound run than being than playing as a forward
In the recent past our small forwards could apply scoreboard pressure as well as defensive pressure eg Rioli Edwards Butler. Times have changed. I h
ope I am wrong but Mansell is not the type of player than can apply scoreboard pressure. It would good if Rioli was given abit more freedom to show his creative side. He is the sort of player that can apply scoreboard pressure
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Can he play a different role , he just losing confidence playing as a small run down forward
a defensive forward role is thankless and the most successful small forwards are the ones that kick goals which forces the opposition to man up on them.
Our small forwards are more worried about locking down the small backs rebound run than being than playing as a forward
In the recent past our small forwards could apply scoreboard pressure as well as defensive pressure eg Rioli Edwards Butler. Times have changed. I h
ope I am wrong but Mansell is not the type of player than can apply scoreboard pressure. It would good if Rioli was given abit more freedom to show his creative side. He is the sort of player that can apply scoreboard pressure
Interesting, I note that when MRJ was subbed off, Hugo seemed to play a different role, or is that incorrect??
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Its not just the role, what most are ignoring is the lack of polish is there a bigger fumbling small fwd in the game atm.
Its this lack of polish that has me thinking he won't make it.
To look for a good example of an all round small fwd look no further than the name Rioli. In this case Cyril.
He was not a huge goal kicker but he kicked enough to keep defenders more than honest and he sure had running defenders looking over their shoulders, he not only applied pressure he consistently laid big tackles to go with it.
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Young Tiger finds out 'football is an emotional game'
Andy Krakouer's heartfelt message to Maurice Rioli Jr. after the young Tiger's strong reaction to being subbed out
WATCH HERE: https://www.afl.com.au/video/982406/yokayi-footy-e19-finals-race-unpacked-andy-s-advice-for-tiger
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Its not just the role, what most are ignoring is the lack of polish is there a bigger fumbling small fwd in the game atm.
no there isnt, is well out on his own in that regard
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Serious question
If a Noah Cumberland refused to take the call
What would the reactions be?
Is there a difference in how this is being handled in the media because he’s a young aboriginal/indigenous/first owner or whatever I should say to not offend anyone .. I would suggest the media would be a lot tougher on a white kid
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Serious question
If a Noah Cumberland refused to take the call
What would the reactions be?
Is there a difference in how this is being handled in the media because he’s a young aboriginal/indigenous/first owner or whatever I should say to not offend anyone .. I would suggest the media would be a lot tougher on a white kid
100% They would as would a few on here :shh :shh
also i wonder if he would have done that to Dimma? I suspect NO.
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Except he took the call. Footage about 15 seconds later shows him on the phone. Selective editing/cutaway creates an issue.
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Was petulant initially regardless. Probably took it after Maric smashed him over the head with the phone
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RIOLI JR APOLOGISES TO MCQUALTER OVER A COFFEE AFTER REFUSING COACHES’ BOX CALL
Lachlan Geleit
SEN
20 July 2023
Richmond coach Andrew McQualter caught up with Maurice Rioli Jr after the small forward expressed his displeasure after being subbed out of Sunday’s win against West Coast.
Footage of Rioli Jr caught the attention of fans after he refused to take a phone call from the coaches’ box after being taken out of the game during early in the fourth quarter.
While the 20-year-old was frustrated in the moment, McQualter said Rioli Jr apologised on Monday over a coffee with the coach describing the incident as “not a big deal”.
“I caught up with Maurice for a coffee the next day,” McQualter told reporters.
“We just spoke through it and he's a young kid trying to make his way.
“I think I said it after the game. I understand that he was disappointed.
“We spoke the next day and he apologised and said his behaviour on the bench, he could have done it better, but we move on.
“It's not a big deal.”
McQualter was asked whether Rioli Jr will keep his spot in the side after he was taken out of the game with six disposals to his name.
While the Tigers caretaker refused to guarantee his selection, he did admit that he loved the passion the youngster showed even though it may not have come across in the right way.
“Again, we haven't trained yet, so we'll train this morning and do our match committee this arvo,” McQualter said.
“I think everyone loved that (his passion), right?
“Like we spoke about, you know, the fact that he cared and he's passionate and wants to make it and wants to do well for our team.
“You’ve got to love that part of him.”
The father-son draftee has played 25 games for the Tigers since making his debut in 2021.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/07/20/rioli-jr-apologises-to-mcqualter-over-a-coffee-after-refusing-coaches-box/
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Rioli's coach snub not a droppable offence, Lions great says
By Martin Smith
afl.com.au
20 July 2023
BRISBANE legend Chris Johnson says Maurice Rioli jnr should not be dropped for his boundary-line refusal to accept a phone call from his coaches last Sunday as Andrew McQualter revealed the young Tiger has apologised to the senior coach for his behaviour.
The incident drew criticism from Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd, who told Access All Areas it "wouldn't sit well" at the club and that Rioli had "made it about himself".
Former Richmond forward Andrew Krakouer agreed Rioli's actions were "not a great look", but empathised with the young forward and believes he will be better for the experience.
"There's been times I didn't want to talk to the coach when I'd been dragged or come to the bench," Krakouer told Yokayi Footy.
"Everyone is quick to jump on the young man's back, but we've got to understand he is just a young man. AFL footy is an emotional sport, you've got to be able to ride the waves and ride the ups and downs. I know it's not a great look, but you've got to take these other factors into account.
"They'll understand and think, 'If you had your time again, obviously you'd grab the phone'. But you've just got to look at it as a learning curve. This is a point in time where you're going to be able to learn and be able to control his emotions going forward."
https://www.afl.com.au/news/982507/rioli-s-coach-snub-not-a-droppable-offence-lions-great-says
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Chris is correct, it isnt if he has runs on the board. MRJ has no runs on the board except his name.
He shouldn't get dropped so lets see what he brings in the next month, but especially against the tougher opponents.
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He shouldn't get dropped...
[Ron Howard 'Arrested Development' voice] He was dropped.
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Dropped because he's going about as good as my grandma. Not because he didnt answer a phone call
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He was sub off which usually means your not in the best
The refusal is just an added cross.
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didnt think they would, but rightly dropped. As damo said he is dropped because he is playing garbage no matter what anyone says.
Really glad mcqualter had the balls to do it. :thumbsup
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Jack Riewoldt says Maurice Rioli Jr is 'just a young kid who gives a crap about his career.'
WATCH HERE: https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1681967803253784577
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‘Kid who gives a crap’: Tigers champ’s defence of young gun’s ‘blown up’ incident
Fox Sports
July 20th, 2023 8:54 pm
Richmond champion Jack Riewoldt has come to the defence of teammate Maurice Rioli Jr after bench incident, saying it’s been “blown up” and emphasising that footy is a “raw and emotional game.”
Tigers caretaker coach Andrew McQualter revealed Rioli apologised to him after the small forward waved away a phone call from him on the interchange after the youngster was subbed out of the club’s win over West Coast in vision that got the footy world talking.
Rioli has now been dropped for Richmond’s must-win clash against Hawthorn in its bid to keep its finals hopes alive, however Riewoldt insists it has nothing to do with the 20-year old’s phone call rejection.
And the three-time premiership Tiger empathised for Rioli over his act of “built up frustration”.
“I think Andrew McQualter’s a fantastic person to have the conversation with Maurice, because he’s lived the sub role and been dropped as a player and had to go through that journey,” Riewoldt said on Fox Footy’s AFL 360 Plus.
“It’s obviously an emotional time and you know when you’re not playing great footy. There is a little bit of the cloud of the sub that comes over your head.
“Unfortunately for Maurice, he didn’t have a great game on the weekend and there’s a built up frustration.”
Riewoldt has his historical own act of defiance when he infamously — and bizarrely— crawled up the stairs during the Tiger’s clash with St Kilda in 2011 after being concussed in the first quarter in a bid to re-enter the game.
The three-time Coleman medallist reiterated how emotion can sometimes can take over.
“I’m probably nearly one of the best people to talk about that because I had an incident — granted, it was after a head knock — where I sort of made a fool out of myself out on the bench and it’s been played to me every now and then,” Riewoldt added.
“But footy is a raw and emotional game. Yes, we would love for everyone to act in what we would deem an appropriate manner on the bench in all minutes of the game.
“Things just boil over. He’s a young kid who gives a crap about his career and gives a crap how he’s playing.
“Unfortunately that’s been blown up I think, the fact that it’s the last game of the week and all eyes are on it ... we learn, we move on and we grow.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-2023-jack-riewoldt-on-maurice-rioli-bench-snub-of-phone-call-to-andrew-mcqualter-video-reaction-response-latest-news/news-story/9cd5cfcf6c402f4f9ec0d21bd9008ecb
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Richo shares his thoughts on THAT moment involving a frustrated young Tiger on the bench last weekend.
https://twitter.com/3AWisfootball/status/1681892708917411841
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Except he took the call. Footage about 15 seconds later shows him on the phone. Selective editing/cutaway creates an issue.
Here's the full clip with Maurice answering the phone as HKTigerB said.
WATCH HERE: https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1682202138334875648
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Except he took the call. Footage about 15 seconds later shows him on the phone. Selective editing/cutaway creates an issue.
Here's the full clip with Maurice answering the phone as HKTigerB said.
WATCH HERE: https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1682202138334875648
Dropped because he’s playing poohouse
Pretty simple
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Yep. I am sure getting made him more frustrated with himself that the person on the end of that phone. Possibly needed a moment to collect himself.
I personally think he’s being wasted protecting space and chasing defenders.
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I’ve personally had to come to the conclusion that he won’t be as good as his father :'(
And he won’t be as good as his cousin Cyril either :'(
Has to work on his foot skills and decision making though. I’m guessing that will come in time or that is the hope anyway.
I’m not going to write him off just yet. I think there is enough to work with what he’s got and hopefully he will realise what he needs to work on to make sure he is a consistent player for us in the future.
I still maintain the opinion that if there is a Rioli on offer in the draft you take that opportunity because most times it will be a good decision.
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I think comparing Maurice to his father is really unfair. Snr was 25 when he arrived in Victoria, he already had plenty of senior experience in WA & had learned his strengths & weaknesses by the time he came over. Jnr though is still just a kid. 2 years ago he was a skinny kid too. He has built an impressive body in just 2 years & is still growing into it now. He has some sublime skills, but its harder than ever to show them in today's game. He also has the weight of expectation bearing down on him.
To give up on Jnr now is to let a diamond slip through our fingers ... :cheers
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Maybe there is a better suited position for him?
Daniel was not going very well until they changed his position
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Maybe there is a better suited position for him?
Daniel was not going very well until they changed his position
Just watching Maurice play midfield in the twos this morning. Yep, he looks much better in the middle than battling in starvation corner as a defensive small forward ...
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Got a bit of the ball in the vfl which is good. He is one of the biggest turnover
Machines I’ve ever seen though. No doubt the coaches would be telling him
To just make the easy play and play to your strengths but he just seems to either fumble, drop the ball, fall over, kick along the ground or just completely stuff it up SO often it’s just bizarre. He needs another pre season to just reset and work on the basics
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Got a bit of the ball in the vfl which is good. He is one of the biggest turnover
Machines I’ve ever seen though. No doubt the coaches would be telling him
To just make the easy play and play to your strengths but he just seems to either fumble, drop the ball, fall over, kick along the ground or just completely stuff it up SO often it’s just bizarre. He needs another pre season to just reset and work on the basics
I think getting sustained midfield minutes in the 2s will help him with this though. A lot easier to get your touch back and work on your disposal when you’re getting it 20 times a game as opposed to when you’re only touching it 5 times a game.
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Exactly.
I don’t understand posts like that. Seems obvious that has a part to play. As much a coaching issue as a playing one
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Maurice Rioli Jnr has entered the AFL concussion protocols following an incident at training today.
Rioli’s symptoms are mild, and his progress will be monitored across the next 12 days 💛
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1684445528921374720
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Mini post-game said Maurice did his hammy on the other leg today. So, it's not the same one that he did earlier in the year during the Anzac Eve match.
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1 more year in the seniors. If the result is the same then rookie list. If that doesnt work then cull his sorry arse.
he is either fat or just lazy atm. Something is missing with this guy.
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Needs a huge preseason and new coach.
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Needs a huge preseason and new coach.
👌
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Like many of our players he needs to go back to fundamentals ( pick the ball up and dont fumble and hit targets )
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Needs a huge preseason and new coach.
Huge preseason 100%
New coach might be a disaster for MRJ
Might not get another game
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I think he has the tools. Similar to castagna I think his legs works faster than the rest of his body and hence overruns the ground ball. Misses the clean pick up which then puts pressure on himself.
I think if he just slows down 10 % and just takes the first kicking option will be a gun. The fact he can actually chase and tackle is something we’re bereft of in our current forward mix
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I think playing him as a small forward that protects space and forces turnovers has impacted his development.
His blinding pace and ability to work in close is perfect for what we need in the midfield.
Get him back to that in the pre season and then let’s see how he goes.
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I think playing him as a small forward that protects space and forces turnovers has impacted his development.
His blinding pace and ability to work in close is perfect for what we need in the midfield.
Get him back to that in the pre season and then let’s see how he goes.
Spot on
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I think playing him as a small forward that protects space and forces turnovers has impacted his development.
His blinding pace and ability to work in close is perfect for what we need in the midfield.
Get him back to that in the pre season and then let’s see how he goes.
Spot on
Agreed, MRJ is going to be a midfielder! He had a run in the VFL in the middle & looked so much better than in his defensive forward role in the AFL. Next year he needs to go into the midfield group for pre-season work & hit round 1 raring to go as a midfielder.
His dad was 25 when he came to Richmond with his body ready for the big game, we need to be patient with Jnr while he grows into his frame. If we do he will be worth the wait ...
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What no one is talking about: Maurice Rioli Jnr
Andrew Slevison
SEN
29 August 2023
After a promising 2022 season, Maurice Rioli Jnr somewhat regressed in 2023.
He played just 10 games, kicked only two goals and could only muster six disposals per game.
The 20-year-old sustained another hamstring injury in the weekend’s loss to Port Adelaide to bring to an end a subpar season.
The talented youngster needs a massive pre-season to get himself as fit as possible in order to go some way to fulfilling his massive potential.
Source: SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/08/28/overreactions-positives-negatives-and-undroppables-for-all-18-afl-teams-in-24/).
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Little blokes need to be silky clean, one touch, usually quick oh hold on he is quick, make good decisions and that is not just as a fwd but most roles. Their size does not allow them to be otherwise.
Grave doubts about him especially his lack of polish and fumbling. and if a decent offer came along would seriously entertain it.
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If it wasn't for whose son he is I reckon this thread would read a lot different.
If he can tidy up his skills and fumbleitis, he can play a role in future. If it remains the same then we can't keep harping on about how good his pressure is.
Needs more tricks. Badly
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Has more tricks just having trouble executing them atm.......showed last year what he could do.....his harassing pressure is still elite but think his actual tackling has gone downhill, like Daniel's - for all his pace he seems to constantly arrive a step too late and also misses more than he sticks...we just remember the odd one that does stick because they're spectacular....it's always been his bread and butter that helps his confidence and spurs on the rest of his game... :shh
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His timing looked off this year. If there was a stat for “nearly tackles” then he would have been club house leader
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Happy 21st birthday to Maurice Rioli Jnr, who shares a birthday with his dad Maurice Rioli Snr (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f49b.svg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F40Y4PjaUAAC9r-?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1697384269226913947
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Richmond forward Maurice Rioli Jr was a special guest in the Tiwi Bombers’ room today. Rioli is pictured with (left to right) Rhett Jordan, Paddy Heenan and Austin Wonaeamirri.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-pVErnbwAA2mjw?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/jclarkmedia/status/1723283349022859652
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Looks like turtle has been on the menu
Can’t use the F word
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Looks like turtle has been on the menu
Can’t use the F word
Just not against female players.... :shh
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Looks like turtle has been on the menu
Can’t use the F word
Just not against female players.... :shh
Crass?
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Looks like turtle has been on the menu
Can’t use the F word
Just not against female players.... :shh
Crass?
Absolutely not crass
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Looks like turtle has been on the menu
Can’t use the F word
Of course you can. Just can’t get all defensive if someone doesn’t like you using that word.
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Looks like turtle has been on the menu
Can’t use the F word
Of course you can. Just can’t get all defensive if someone doesn’t like you using that word.
Didn’t get defensive one iota
Nothing to be defensive about
Pointing out that I find it ridiculous and why is very different
I respect WP, but on this (use of the F word) I disagree a million percent
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Looks like turtle has been on the menu
Can’t use the F word
Of course you can. Just can’t get all defensive if someone doesn’t like you using that word.
Didn’t get defensive one iota
Nothing to be defensive about
Pointing out that I find it ridiculous and why is very different
I respect WP, but on this (use of the F word) I disagree a million percent
MRS wasn’t exactly skinny
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MRJ is fat, slow and useless at this point of his career.. That is how he should be described.
last chance coming up before rookie time.
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MRJ is fat, slow and useless at this point of his career.. That is how he should be described.
last chance coming up before rookie time.
Don’t get your point. What exactly are you trying to say?
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Pics of Maurice jnr today on the first day of preseason training:
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MRJ is fat, slow and useless at this point of his career.. That is how he should be described.
last chance coming up before rookie time.
Slow?!?!?! Lmao
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MRJ is fat, slow and useless at this point of his career.. That is how he should be described.
last chance coming up before rookie time.
That is sad as MRJ speaks very highly of you
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M Rioli only changed into AFL playing kit after Mansell was ruled out.
https://twitter.com/_sjblack/status/1759452269156982809
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Wonder why
Conditioning maybe ???
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Wonder why
Conditioning maybe ???
I actually agree with you Damo, his conditioning is not where it needs to or should be
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Belongs on ball - better in close when he doesn't have time to think and just reacts...if he was one touch he'd easily be one of the most dangerous players in the game already...reminds me of Butler in that regard....:shh
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Belongs on ball - better in close when he doesn't have time to think and just reacts...if he was one touch he'd easily be one of the most dangerous players in the game already...reminds me of Butler in that regard....:shh
Excellent post. 1st option should be his instruction for every match
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Wonder why
Conditioning maybe ???
I actually agree with you Damo, his conditioning is not where it needs to or should be
It peees me right off
He is my Mrs fav player , she loves his smile and chasing, his tackling etc
I want him to dominate
He can definitely be better than he is
Short sighted people saying that they don’t care if he’s fat if he performs .. get bloody serious
He’d perform BETTER rock hard fit
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I think he’s got bigger issues just with his football. Touch, turnovers and decision making all need significant improvement.
His fitness levels prob dont help the above but I don’t think him becoming super fit is going to magically fix all that either.
Seems much better when he plays on ball in the vfl. I guess being stranded in the fwd like and only getting a hand full of touches a game is facilitating his deficiencies.
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I think he’s got bigger issues just with his football. Touch, turnovers and decision making all need significant improvement.
His fitness levels prob dont help the above but I don’t think him becoming super fit is going to magically fix all that either.
Seems much better when he plays on ball in the vfl. I guess being stranded in the fwd like and only getting a hand full of touches a game is facilitating his deficiencies.
The trouble is i think we drafted him because of the story despite right through his junior career these issues being apparent.
Im not sure what people see that makes them think this will dramatically change. It has been a constant and you either have some traits or you don't
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Im not sure why its a surprise that he is fat and not playing at the level to warrant a senior game every week.
if i recall we were never guarantees to select him in the draft due to some issues we are seeing now. Namely his slow decision making.
Do we want him to succeed yes because the cupboard is very bare, but would anyone be surprised if he doesn't?
Good luck to him. His chances are close to running out after this year.
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Not saying he's turned the corner just yet but close to our BOG for the first two & half quarters until his lack of fitness inevitably caught up with him..... :shh
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Not saying he's turned the corner just yet but close to our BOG for the first two & half quarters until his lack of fitness inevitably caught up with him..... :shh
Possibly for the first time ever, we can agree on something.
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His fitness will come, and when it does he must play in the middle.
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Best I've seen him play at the top level.
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Maurice is not the issue at rfc at the moment.mauricr at Collingwood or Brisbane would be a weapon.
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I was impressed by MJ yesterday- one of our best , especially against the tsunami in the first half .
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I was impressed by MJ yesterday- one of our best , especially against the tsunami in the first half .
Yep, easily in our best 3 IMHO
The work and gut running he did off the ball to try and stop the Suns run out of defence was super impressive
Well done young man :clapping
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I was impressed by MJ yesterday- one of our best , especially against the tsunami in the first half .
Yep, easily in our best 3 IMHO
The work and gut running he did off the ball to try and stop the Suns run out of defence was super impressive
Well done young man :clapping
He may not have the polish but you can't deny his pressure and tackling efforts.
If we had a few more players that had his intent and chase we might have one. ( Dow in particular )
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I was impressed by MJ yesterday- one of our best , especially against the tsunami in the first half .
Yep, easily in our best 3 IMHO
The work and gut running he did off the ball to try and stop the Suns run out of defence was super impressive
Well done young man :clapping
That in itself is not saying a lot especially when you look at how poor most of the players were.
How many times have we been down this path with him. Yes he looked good with his defensive pressure but we need far more than just that from him. yes he was better than his numbers suggest but the bottom line is he had just 7 touches laid just 2 tackles had his fumbles and missed an easy goal.
he will probably get a game next week because he was one of few who actually applied some pressure but there is still a bigger picture here.
Once again we did not manage to kick goals just 9 for an entire game and Maurice is not helping in this.
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NGE.
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Maurice's highest possie game of his career so far.
17 disposals (9k, 8h, 7c, 9u, 58.8% eff.)
2 marks
6 tackles (2 in50 tackles)
1 inside 50
4 intercepts
182m gained
5 score involvements
1 behind
71% time on ground
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Best game he’s played. Needs to make this the norm!
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Best game he’s played. Needs to make this the norm!
Was great they gave him some opportunities to move outside the F50
Was awesome today
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Best game he’s played. Needs to make this the norm!
Was great they gave some opportunities to move outside the F50
Was awesome today
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Thought he was more involved but geez he continues to make simple mistakes imo skill set is not up to it.
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He's coming of age, he does need to be more aware of his limitations. He can't kick long, so he's choosing to kick short but every time coming inside slow short kicks get chopped off. I'd be looking for him to go down the line or look for a handball receive more often than not, he should not be the player switching or coming into the corridor. Apart from that tweak and education he's going very well.
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As I said , the main reason we were able keep the ball in our defensive half for extended periods...sets the tone.....the more he plays the better he'll get....Cyril's still the only Rioli to immediately be a star in the AFL when drafted as a teenager....... :shh
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I don’t think his disposal will ever get significantly better, but he’d be one of 100+ players that struggle with that.
What will improve is his composure and decision making not just as he plays more games but as he starts seeing more of the ball in those games.
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Was huge yesterday. I loved that he did not drop his head when he turned it over, he got the ball and kept going. Brilliant performance.
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Although Rioli made a couple of mistakes with his disposal during the match, Richmond coach Ade Yze highlighted his importance within the Tigers’ line-up, and how much improvement he still has in him.
“We know the talent that he’s got . . . He works really hard, but he can let himself down with the ball at times. That’s just the nature of the way that he plays. It’s high energy, high intensity, high pressure. We’ve just got to get him to take a breath when he gets the ball,” Yze said in his post-game press conference.
“He’ll still have those moments, but what we need is what he brings off the ball.
“He’s so diligent in our team defence.
“We’re forever highlighting his role within our team defence, let along what’s happening around with his pressure.
“So, we love what he can bring, and we’ve just got to coach him through the opportunities with the ball to get some reward for effort, because he works hard every game.
“We really missed him last week (against Port Adelaide) when he went out (injured) in the warm-up.
“It was good for him to show what he can do, and we’ll just keep working with him.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1519960/young-rioli-takes-his-game-to-a-higher-level
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Hopefully he can gain some more composure with the ball. We do look better when he plays.
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Got a feeling Yze telling him hit this kicks in corridor to breaje the game open when it cones off.
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Have said consistently that he needs at least 50 games - when he feels comfortable at the level, he'll be an absolute gem. Hopefully he's starting to show it now.
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Got a feeling Yze telling him hit this kicks in corridor to breaje the game open when it cones off.
100%. Another couple came off. Some want to zero in on the negatives of a player. ::)
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Practice makes perfect doesn't it? He is also a professional footballer so it's his job to continually improve.
Unfortunately I have not seen any improvements in his skills since he began so I'm not sure what's happening.
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Practice makes perfect doesn't it? He is also a professional footballer so it's his job to continually improve.
Unfortunately I have not seen any improvements in his skills since he began so I'm not sure what's happening.
So you didn’t think he did well in the Sydney game?
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Practice makes perfect doesn't it? He is also a professional footballer so it's his job to continually improve.
Unfortunately I have not seen any improvements in his skills since he began so I'm not sure what's happening.
Make sure you open your eyes, then maybe you'll see a bit more clearly
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'He's not going to be like his dad': Daniel Rioli puts faith in his uncle Maurice
Jarred Cross
National Indigenous Times
2 April 2024
Daniel Rioli backed Maurice for growing into the player he's shown glimpses of.
"He's had a roller coaster the past few years he's been at our footy club and he's still trying to find his feet. He's still pretty raw. He's only 21 years old. He's got a long way ahead of him," Rioli said.
"Obviously the game on the weekend, I thought he had his best game for our footy club.
"The things that he does off the ball as well like his work rate, filling the core or doing the team things that no one really sees on the TV. He's a special player for us and does the team thing really well.
"He's not going to be like his dad that's going to go into the midfield and have 30-40 touches... he's a pressure player and I think he brings that to the team every week and he tries his hardest."
https://nit.com.au/02-04-2024/10600/hes-not-going-to-be-like-his-dad-daniel-rioli-puts-faith-in-his-uncle-maurice-pressure-footy-for-tigers-success-in-2024
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"The things that he does off the ball as well like his work rate, filling the core or doing the team things that no one really sees on the TV. He's a special player for us and does the team thing really well.
Bingo!
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Well it's his cousin so u wouldn't expect him to say anything else.
He had a fantastic game, but has been average for most of his career as far as I'm concerned.
If he can produce a standard like last week he will be a very good player.
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"The things that he does off the ball as well like his work rate, filling the core or doing the team things that no one really sees on the TV. He's a special player for us and does the team thing really well.
Bingo!
May have been Jason Castagnas role as well 🤫
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Well it's his cousin so u wouldn't expect him to say anything else.
He had a fantastic game, but has been average for most of his career as far as I'm concerned.
If he can produce a standard like last week he will be a very good player.
From what Daniel says, MJR it s his uncle, even if he is younger, not cousin. Maurice Rioli senior is Daniels grandfather, Jnr is his uncle. Daniels dad is Maurice jnr brother from a different mother
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Well it's his cousin so u wouldn't expect him to say anything else.
He had a fantastic game, but has been average for most of his career as far as I'm concerned.
If he can produce a standard like last week he will be a very good player.
From what Daniel says, MJR it s his uncle, even if he is younger, not cousin. Maurice Rioli senior is Daniels grandfather, Jnr is his uncle. Daniels dad is Maurice jnr brother from a different mother
If they were white all the cool & hip leftists would be making jokes about banjos and two heads.... :shh
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Practice makes perfect doesn't it? He is also a professional footballer so it's his job to continually improve.
Unfortunately I have not seen any improvements in his skills since he began so I'm not sure what's happening.
Spot on. Just because he plays a good game does not mean his skills have magically been fixed. He still fumbled and he still kicked poorly
That game if anything is not the norm but an anomaly.
To keep his spot he needs to at least play to that level week in week out. The lack of offensive touch and class means anything less and becomes a liability again.
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I think he has enough upside to persevere with for at least another block of 4-6 games. I’m not expecting him to become the next Eddie Betts but truth be told there has been a void left from castagna’s departure and we need someone hungry for the chase like MRJ to have any semblance of a functional forward line
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He has plenty of upside .. just wait til he starts to believe in himself and becomes confident!!! He is still young, plenty of upside to come
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Will do himself a favour if he comes back in shape next year
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Practice makes perfect doesn't it? He is also a professional footballer so it's his job to continually improve.
Unfortunately I have not seen any improvements in his skills since he began so I'm not sure what's happening.
Spot on. Just because he plays a good game does not mean his skills have magically been fixed. He still fumbled and he still kicked poorly
That game if anything is not the norm but an anomaly.
To keep his spot he needs to at least play to that level week in week out. The lack of offensive touch and class means anything less and becomes a liability again.
He also kicked well. You’re both blinkered - can’t see forest for the trees.
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Will do himself a favour if he comes back in shape next year
Let’s just believe for a minute.
Reckon he can make your daughter proud.
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Will do himself a favour if he comes back in shape next year
Let’s just believe for a minute.
Reckon he can make your daughter proud.
She’s in better shape than him
Just can’t tackle like he can :cheers :cheers :cheers
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His dad was never in perfect shape, Derek Pickett sure wasn't, dean Rioli either.. but poo they could play.
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"The things that he does off the ball as well like his work rate, filling the core or doing the team things that no one really sees on the TV. He's a special player for us and does the team thing really well.
Bingo!
May have been Jason Castagnas role as well 🤫
Good analogy fumbles a lot and poor kick with a lack of polish, but boy they both could chase hard :whistle.
Not hard to replace either, where did we get Seth Campbell or Mansell yeah maybe pushing it a bit there.