Daniel Rioli

Daniel Rioli
Rioli with Richmond in March 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-16) 16 April 1997
Place of birth East Fremantle, Western Australia
Original team(s) North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
St Marys (NTFL)
Draft No. 15, 2015 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2016, Richmond
vs. Carlton, at MCG
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Richmond
Number 17
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2016– Richmond 55 (51)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Daniel Rioli (born 16 April 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). In 2017 he was a premiership player with the club and received the award for the AFL's Goal of the Year.

Early life and junior football

Rioli grew up on Pirlangimpi on Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands of the Northern Territory.[1][2][3] He first attended high school at St John's Catholic College in Darwin and played competitive football with the St Mary's Football Club in the Northern Territory Football League.[4][5] He moved away from home to Victoria at age 14 however, where he boarded at St Patricks College in Ballarat and played in the school's 2015 state schools championship winning side.[6][7]

In 2015 he played nine matches for the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup including a four goal performance in the club's qualifying final against the Geelong Falcons.[3]

Rioli played representative football for the Northern Territory in the 2015 Under-18 championships where he appeared in three matches for the side.[5][3] He went on to play as part of the Under-18s Allies in a match against the AFL Academy held prior to the 2015 AFL Grand Final.[3]

At the 2015 Draft Combine he recorded impressive results, finishing second in the 20 metre sprint and first in the 30 metre repeat sprint tests.[3]

AFL career

2016 season

Rioli was drafted by Richmond with the club's first selection and the 15th pick overall in the 2015 national draft.[8]

He made his AFL debut in round 1 of the 2016 AFL season in a victory against the club's traditional rival Carlton at the MCG.[9] He did not play the following week, sitting out one match with a minor leg injury.[10] Rioli kicked his first career goal in his next match, a round 3 loss to Adelaide.[11] He missed another match in round 9, this time to travel home because of an illness in the family.[12] At the mid-season bye he had played 10 of a possible 12 matches and kicked six goals over that span.[13] He missed two matches after the bye, this time in rounds 14 and 15 before returning in round 16 and remaining in the side for the final eight matches of the season.[13] Rioli won nomination for the 2016 AFL Rising Star award after a 16 disposal, four tackle and two goal performance in the club's round 22 loss to St Kilda.[14] He finished his debut season having played 18 matches and kicking a club sixth-best 13 goals.[11] He also finished ranked sixth at the clubs for tackles and was awarded the Cosgrove-Jenkins Award as Richmond's best first-year player.[15][16]

2017 season

Rioli gathers the ball in round 13 of the 2017 season

Rioli, along with forward-line companions Jason Castagna and Dan Butler, played a key role in Richmond's five game unbeaten start to the 2017 season.[17] After five rounds the small-forward trio had combined for 23 goals (Rioli with eight) and 44 tackles (10 for Rioli).[17] Rioli earned a goal of the week nomination in round 3 for a boundary line snap in the club's win over West Coast.[18] In addition to his work on-field, Rioli was impressive with his leadership off-field.[19] Captain Trent Cotchin lauded Rioli for his leadership and maturity, saying "He's been nothing short of outstanding and taking other guys that we’ve drafted into the club under his wing this season has been really special.”[20] In April, coach Damien Hardwick said a midfield role lay in Rioli's future, once the young forward developed the aerobic capacity required to play higher up the ground.[21] After six rounds, Rioli was tied-second at the club for goals scored that season. His 76.9% conversion rate was the best of Richmond's top five goal kickers.[22] At the mid-season bye Rioli had played in all 11 Richmond AFL matches and kicked a total of 12 goals.[13] In round 19 he kicked a then career-best three goals, with all coming in the first quarter of the club's win over Gold Coast.[23] To that point he ranked fourth among all forwards in the league for both turnovers created and points from turnovers created.[24] When September came Rioli would play in his first career final, turning in eight disposals and four tackles in a qualifying final victory over Geelong. He turned in a starring performance the next week though, kicking a career-high four goals as he helped Richmond towards their first Grand Final since his uncle Maurice did so in 1982.[25][26] There he became a premiership player, contributing 11 disposals and five tackles in his side's 48 point victory over minor premiers Adelaide.[27] He did not come away unscathed however, suffering a broken foot that would require surgery and at least three months of rest and rehabilitation.[28][29] At season's end Rioli was named on the bench of the AFL Players' Association's 22 Under 22 team which recognises the best young players in the league.[30][31] He also received the league Goal of the Year award for his round 3 snap, despite it not winning the fan vote for that round's best.[32][33] Rioli ranked first at Richmond and eighth in the league for tackles inside 50 in the 2017 season.[34]

2018 season

The lingering effects of his previous year's foot injury saw Rioli miss the entirety of the club's 2018 pre-season training including a second surgery to remove the previously inserted metal plates.[35] Initial forecasts had Rioli slated to begin running again in early January but these proved overly optimistic.[36] His return to training would instead be delayed until late January, with club officials at that time still remaining optimistic that he would be fit for a round 1 return to AFL action.[37] Again, these predictions proved optimistic, with Rioli ruled no chance to play in round 1 from as far out as early March.[38] He returned to full training after round 5 of the AFL season but club doctors remained tight-lipped on an expected match-day return date given his significant lack of conditioning.[39] He set a personal goal to play in the club's round 11 Dreamtime at the 'G match with Essendon and appeared close to the mark when upgraded to 'possible' on the club's injury list in mid-May.[40] He made his return to competitive football, albeit in limited game-time and via the club's reserve side in the VFL, in the weekend of the AFL's round 9.[41][42][43] The following week he increased his play time to three-quarters with plans to play another match at full game-time before he would be considered for a return to AFL level.[44]

Rioli remains contracted to Richmond until at least the end of the 2019 season.[45]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of round 16, 2018[13]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
Totals Averages (per game)
2016 Richmond 1718136869718345570.70.34.85.410.22.53.2
2017 Richmond 1725251314412727169851.00.55.85.110.82.83.4
2018 Richmond 17342248327181.30.78.02.710.72.36.0
Career 46 42 21 254 232 486 121 160 0.9 0.5 5.5 5.0 10.6 2.6 3.5

Personal life

He is the fourth in the Rioli family to play in the AFL, following in the footsteps of uncles, Dean and Maurice and cousin Cyril.[46] His older cousin Willie Rioli joined the family's playing ranks when he debuted in 2018.[47] He is also cousin to former Essendon player Michael Long.[48]

In March 2018 he began dating Mia Fevola, the step-daughter of former Carlton and Brisbane Lions forward, Brendon Fevola.[49][50]

References

  1. ↑ Garrick, Matt (29 September 2017). "Daniel Rioli an inspiration to his home community Pirlangimpi ahead of Grand Final". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  2. ↑ Schmook, Nathan (9 June 2017). "Tigers feel at home in Rioli's Garden". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "2015 National Draft: Pick 15, Daniel Rioli". Richmond FC. Bigpond. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  4. ↑ Cunningham, Matt (27 September 2017). "Darwin's St John's Catholic College has produced five Norm Smith medallists". NT News. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  5. 1 2 Morris, Grey (24 November 2015). "Daniel Rioli drafting means a triumphant return to the club where his grandfather Maurice starred as a player". NT News. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  6. ↑ Quayle, Emma (9 October 2015). "Daniel Rioli progressing in the family business". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  7. ↑ McArdle, Jordan (11 August 2015). "NT's Daniel Rioli and Mickitja Rotumah-Onus part of St Pat's sixth straight Herald Sun Shield triumph". NT News. News Ltd. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  8. ↑ Ralph, Jon (24 November 2015). "AFL draft 2015: Daniel Rioli set to excite Richmond fans but will take time to develop". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  9. ↑ "AFL teams: Jacob Weitering to debut for Carlton, while Richmond names Daniel Rioli". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "AFL Round 2 teams: get the best SuperCoach advice and see the full line-ups". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  11. 1 2 "Daniel Rioli". AFL Tables. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  12. ↑ "AFL Teams Round 9: All of the ins and outs this weekend, SuperCoach late changes, injuries AFL May 20, 2016 5:18pm". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "Daniel Rioli". AFL Tables. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  14. ↑ Guthrie, Ben (22 August 2016). "Cyril Rioli's advice to nephew Daniel pays off". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  15. ↑ "2016 Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  16. ↑ Greenberg, Tony (8 September 2016). "Rance claims another Bourke award". Richmond FC. Bigpond. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  17. 1 2 Lerner, Ronny (28 April 2017). "Damien Hardwick says small forwards are becoming the most important players". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  18. ↑ Walsh, Courtney (13 April 2017). "Daniel Rioli emerges from shadows of his famous uncle". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  19. ↑ Landsberger, Sam (26 April 2017). "Richmond livewire Daniel Rioli has three-year deal in front of him". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  20. ↑ Lauren Wood and Glen McFarlane (9 April 2017). "Daniel Rioli is having major impact at Richmond and it's not just his goalkicking ability". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  21. ↑ Greenberg, Tony (13 April 2017). "Young Rioli his own man". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  22. ↑ Greenberg, Tony (3 May 2017). "Deadeye Daniel". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  23. ↑ Stafford, Andrew (29 July 2017). "Rioli spices up the Richmond Tigers' Dustin Martin show". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  24. ↑ "Top AFL forward-half pressure numbers revealed in The Drill podcast". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  25. ↑ Green, Warwick (24 September 2017). "Daniel Rioli to talk to cousin Cyril for advice ahead of grand final". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  26. ↑ McFarlane, Glenn (23 September 2017). "Richmond's Daniel Rioli stars in Tigers' preliminary final win and he won't be spooked by big occasion". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  27. ↑ Gullan, Scott (30 September 2017). "Richmond Tigers beat Adelaide Crows in the AFL Grand Final 2017". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  28. ↑ "AFL Media Watch: Jake Lever trade, Daniel Rioli injury, Jake Stringer edging closer to club of choice". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  29. ↑ Warner, Michael (2 October 2017). "Richmond young gun Daniel Rioli suffered broken foot in Grand Final triumph". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  30. ↑ Beveridge, Riley (22 August 2017). "The AFLPA releases 40-man 22under22 squad for 2017". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  31. ↑ Waterworth, Ben (12 September 2017). "AFLPA's 2017 22under22 team revealed: Marcus Bontempelli named captain of young gun side". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  32. ↑ Nash, Jonno; Happell, Charlie (8 September 2017). "Daniel Rioli controversially nominated for Goal of the Year". ESPN.
  33. ↑ Pfeiffer, Carl (26 September 2017). "Richmond's Daniel Rioli wins Goal of the Year at Brownlow presentation". NT News.
  34. ↑ "Premiership Tigers' key numbers: Daniel Rioli". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  35. ↑ Phelan, Jennifer (21 March 2018). "Timing of Rioli return remains a mystery". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  36. ↑ Colangelo, Anthony (4 December 2017). "Daniel Rioli aims for early-2018 running return as Richmond Tigers report for 2018 pre-season". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  37. ↑ Davidson, Ryan (18 January 2018). "Star Tiger 'touch and go' for opening round". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  38. ↑ McClure, Sam (5 March 2018). "Tigers name Broad, Bolton looms as Rioli replacement". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  39. ↑ Phelan, Jennifer (16 April 2018). "Premiership Tiger closes in on return". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  40. ↑ Wood, Lauren (7 May 2018). "Richmond young gun Daniel Rioli is hopeful he will be back in action for this year's Dreamtime clash". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  41. ↑ "Rioli eyeing VFL return". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  42. ↑ Mann, Brenton (19 May 2018). "VFL Tigers withstand the challenge, and streak past Zebras". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  43. ↑ Collins, Ben (19 May 2018). "Tiger Rioli takes huge step on road back". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  44. ↑ "Round 11 injury update". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  45. ↑ Pierik, Jon (15 July 2017). "Daniel Rioli re-signs with Richmond until end of 2019". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  46. ↑ King, Travis (17 October 2015). "Daniel Rioli 'reckons he's got uncle Cyril's measure'". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  47. ↑ Pfeiffer, Carl (2 April 2018). "Rioli family comes together to cheer on Willie in AFL debut for the West Coast Eagles". NT News. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  48. ↑ Gleeson, Michael (26 September 2017). "For Richmond's Daniel Rioli, finals are like fishing with crocodiles around". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  49. ↑ Coster, Alice (23 March 2018). "Daniel Rioli and Mia Fevola bring two of AFL's biggest names together". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  50. ↑ Chambers, Jessica (22 May 2018). "A timeline of Brendan and Alex Fevola's complicated but colourful relationship". Mamamia. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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