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#19 Charlie Naish

Naish is another Knight who has found a strong streak of form, and that continued against Western with 25 disposals, six marks, and four inside 50s from half-back. The Richmond father-son prospect was aggressive in his decision making both with and without the ball, taking a high line through the corridor and maintaining his momentum on the intercept. He thrived in attacking phases with efficient ball use, but marking was one of the best features of Naish’s game

 
#19 Charlie Naish

Naish is another Knight who has found a strong streak of form, and that continued against Western with 25 disposals, six marks, and four inside 50s from half-back. The Richmond father-son prospect was aggressive in his decision making both with and without the ball, taking a high line through the corridor and maintaining his momentum on the intercept. He thrived in attacking phases with efficient ball use, but marking was one of the best features of Naish’s game

hope he's not a sponsor child like Patrick
 

She certainly does have the similarities" - Rioli following in family footsteps​

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Richmond father-daughter prospect Maria Rioli produced an eye-catching performance for the Allies against Vic Metro at the recent AFLW U18 Girls Championships.

Rioli showed why many consider her to be an AFLW talent in the Allies' 19-point loss to Vic Metro at Brighton Homes Arena in Queensland.

The exciting forward kicked a goal and demonstrated her evasive ability in the 10.10 (70) to 8.3 (51) defeat.

The 18-year-old is considered a chance to eventually follow in the footsteps of her champion father, the late Maurice Rioli, and join Richmond in the AFLW via the father-daughter rule.

Maurice Rioli finished his Richmond career with 118 games and won the 1982 Norm Smith Medal, while Maria's older brother Maurice also plays for the Tigers.

VFLW star Courtney Ugle said on the AFL's Yokayi Footy that it was exciting to see another young Indigenous footballer on the verge of breaking into the AFLW.

"I just get so excited because I want nothing more than to see more of our mob running around in the big league," Ugle told Yokayi Footy.

"Because I think we can play at that that level.

"That natural talent doesn't surprise me at all," Ugle said.

Yokayi Footy co-host and former Richmond and Collingwood player Andrew Krakouer added that Maria Rioli possessed the same exciting characteristics that her family name has become famous for.

"With Maria, she certainly does have the similarities," he said.

"Just with her being able to control the football and her kicking is absolutely outstanding."

Rioli is coming off an outstanding Northern Territory Football League season for the Tiwi Bombers.

After making her Women's Premier League debut in the opening round, Rioli finished the season with 14 games and won the Bombers' inaugural best-and-fairest award.

Her season was highlighted by a four-goal best-on-ground performance against Wanderers which resulted in an NT News Rising Star nomination.

Rioli later earned selection for the Northern Territory Football League Women's representative team that lost to WAFLW outfit Claremont in January.

The skilful teenager is described as a versatile footballer, often playing through the midfield while having stints up forward.

She uses her speed and evasive ability to run and carry the football, while generally making good decisions with her disposal.

The Allies' next game will be against Queensland at Heritage Bank Stadium on August 6.
 

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