Player Watch 33. Cyril Rioli

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The Messenger said:
Froggy is a super footballer and should have been snapped up when he was 18, what I am saying is that he wasn't because clubs may have noticed that apethetic approach to his footy.

Almost all the kids that are drafted are driven and push themselves as hard as possible at all times. Like you said he found playing at lower levels of footy not as challenging and as a younger guy may not have applied himself as he should have. As he has matured he has realised that he has to push himself harder all the time, which is why he had a good year at South Adelaide and why he got drafted.

If you read my original post you'll see that I said he may not have been ready to commit like he should have at 17-18. I think Froggy is a great footballer and I wish the hawks had of grabbed him when they had a chance. There is no need to get all defensive, reading your last post it would seem that you agree with me.
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yes. . . its all big. the thought of an arch rival (essendon) picking up frog is just hard to do. Especially as melbourne could have picked him to join his brother. I'd rather have seen him join Aaron at the demons, but having said that I really just want to see him play. and he seems to be revelling so far in bombers colours. He'll be a one man band while at essendon as they have a side of dinosours.
 

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Rioli gives Hawthorn a new edge....


Rioli gives Hawthorn a new edge

Karen Lyon | February 24, 2008


THERE was plenty of dazzle in Hawthorn's forward line last night — Lance Franklin and Tim Boyle standing tall, Mark Williams returning from injury, and the likes of Luke Hodge dashing forward to kick three goals, including a nine-pointer.
 
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23413891-5012432,00.html

Uncles say Junior's a natural: mark their words




Natasha Robinson | March 22, 2008

IT was always in the blood. From the time Cyril "Junior Boy" Rioli began to kick a footy in the grass at his home village of Pirlangimpi on the Northern Territory's Melville Island, his famous uncles spotted talent.
 
Clarkson: Rioli nomination will come!!!
http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-displ...ill-come-47424



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Clarkson: Rioli nomination will come

28/04/2008 1:03:51 PM
Paul Gough



Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says he is unfazed about the seemingly weekly debate over just when his exciting goalsneak Cyril Rioli will be nominated for this year's AFL Rising Star award.

Rioli has arguably been the best newcomer to grace the AFL this season yet has been overlooked for a nomination for the league's best young player award throughout the first five rounds this season.
 

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#6 Mark Williams said:
A better version of the Davey brothers IMO.
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Add Cam Stokes to the mix (he will be a 200+ game player for us), with Osborne's experience, we should have the best forward pressure in the AFL for the next few years and possibly longer.

Also, remember that Junior Boy is only 18. Wait till he's had a couple of seasons and he will be one of the best players in the AFL.
 
Whilst I love the brilliance of Junior Boy (as on display in the game against Melbourne) what I admire most is his work ethic. His second and third efforts are outstanding - he 'creates' goals.

If I was 45 years younger I would be running around kicking a footy with 33 on my back.

As it was I had 11 (Kevin Coverdale).
 
make sure you vote for him in mark of the year

Rioli's leap needs your votes



HAWK Cyril Rioli is in the running for the Toyota AFL Mark of the Year for his high-flying grab over Cats defender Harry Taylor in the third quarter of Friday night's clash.
Hawks fans can view and vote for Rioli's mark here.
Voting is open until Sunday night.
In 2008, the winner of the Toyota AFL Mark of the Year award will receive:
- The use of a TRD Aurion for 12 months, presented by Toyota
- $5000 for their grassroots club, presented by Toyota
- A crystal replica of the official perpetual Toyota AFL Mark of the Year trophy
- The Alex Jesaulenko Medal
After the 22 rounds of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season, the AFL All-Australian selection committee will decide the overall winner from the weekly winners.
The awards will be the presented during 2008 Toyota AFL Grand Final week.

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/tabid/4742/Default.aspx?newsid=64380

http://www.afl.com.au/competitions/markgoal/index.html
 
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/rioli-up-for-allaustralian-nod/2008/08/29/1219516667970.html


Rioli up for All-Australian nod

August 29, 2008

CYRIL Rioli is set to become the first player since the Adelaide trio of Nigel Smart, Ben Hart and Andrew McKay in 1991-92-93 to win All-Australian selection in his first year in the AFL.
If the All-Australian selectors pick a specialist small forward, rather than filling up on midfielders, Rioli is a must after a sensational introduction to League footy.
 
Rioli a rare small forward gem
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/spo...-19767,00.htmlRioli a rare small forward gem

Jon Ralph | September 03, 2008 12:00am




  • CYRIL Rioli should win today's Rising Star award because of his mastery of the AFL's most difficult position, his coach says.
First-year small forward Rioli yesterday had his Rising Star credentials stamped by Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson before today's Crown casino ceremony.

Good luck Junior!:thumbsu::thumbsu:
 
Palmer the prized pick


FREMANTLE'S Rhys Palmer has capped off a stellar debut season to become the 16th NAB AFL Rising Star.

Palmer, 19, was awarded the Ron Evans Medal at the annual function at Melbourne's Crown Palladium on Wednesday afternoon.

He won with 44 votes from Hawthorn's Cyril Rioli (37) and Richmond's Trent Cotchin (21).
 
Cyril Rioli plays his first final for the Hawks in the 2nd Qualifying Final against the Western Bulldogs on Friday 05.09.08
 

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