Nick Riewoldt has unquestionably been one of the best players of this century; five-time All-Australian, six-time Best & Fairest and four-time St Kilda leading goal kicker are just some of his achievements.
But at age 33 and in his 319th match, he just played his best ever game.
The longest serving St Kilda captain kicked nine goals, one behind, had 21 marks including 12 inside 50s, 15 score involvements and 200 AFL Fantasy points.
Here was some of the reaction from Twitter:
Nick Riewoldt with career high marks (21) and equal career high goals (9)
— Greg Davis (@GregDavis_cmail) August 28, 2016
This is Nick Riewoldt's 319th game. Never has he taken this many marks (19) in one match and he's not done yet!#AFLSaintsLions
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) August 28, 2016
Nick Riewoldt's 2nd quarter.
12 disposals
11 marks
3 goals
???#AFLSaintsLions pic.twitter.com/14hQVbHDhm— William Hill Aus (@WillHillAus) August 28, 2016
Not seen it before but 11 marks to a key forward in a quarter of football. Nick Riewoldt giving Sauce hell in Sauce's last game…
— Mark Robinson (@Robbo_heraldsun) August 28, 2016
Nick Riewoldt Q2: 12 disposals (11 kicks) @ 67%, 11 marks (4 inside 50), 4 inside 50s, 3 goals. Ridiculous. #AFLSaintsLions
— Ethan (@ethan_meldrum) August 28, 2016
Riewoldt now has 20 marks, equalling Sam Gilbert's PB from Round 3, 2010.
One behind club record holder Rex Hunt!
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) August 28, 2016
Maybe I should have gone for Riewoldt. #SuperCoach
— Fantasy Freako (@FantasyFreako) August 28, 2016
Image: Twitter
