Past Michael Rischitelli (2004-2010)

[Lionfan]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

If Riska leaves we are going to need Redden and Rich to really step it up next season. Our midfield can't rely on Black and Power forever. Riska has been superb this year please stay Riska.

 

[seanc1971]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Maybe we should buy a Bigfooty Riska sponsorship and then whoever goes to the sponsor's function can beg him to stay!!!!

 

[acuguy]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

We didn't show him the loyalty card, how can we expect rischa to show it to us!

 

[western royboy]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

How embarrassing would it be if he left and won the Merrett - Murray

 

[Tim the Toolman]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

I spent the weekend with a relative of Riska's who confirmed the story about the Carlton and Essendon deals:

1. He wanted to go to Essendon but the trade couldn't be done where he could get a 2-year contract in time to get to GC as they wanted a 3-yr only deal
2. He did not want to go to Carlton as this would ruin his chance of getting to GC for his superannuation

He's a done deal for GC along with Brennan apparently.

Discussion thread

 

[Stocka]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

There were a couple of occasions last night when Rischitelli seemed to be finessing his disposal a bit more than usual. Short, low trajectory passes going forward. I wonder if this has been highlighted as the next area of improvement for him. If he can manage it, it'll help him to take his game to yet another level and perhaps even to a standard that we haven't expected of him.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

He'll be hitting Jared Brennan lace-out on the left tit for years to come.

 

[Old Den]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

He'll be hitting Jared Brennan lace-out on the left tit for years to come.

Wistful thinking Mr Ripper?

Wistful:- full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy.

 

[Grimreepah]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

AFL's most under-rated
Jon Anderson

WHO are the AFL's unsung heroes, those who get the job done without fanfare or fuss?

1. MICHAEL RISCHITELLI (Brisbane)

Considering he was put up for trade at the end of last season (as part of the Brendon Fevola deal) Rischitelli has responded in exemplary fashion and should be rewarded with the club's B&F this year.

 

[T Rick]

Michael Rischitelli

It's going to be a massive sting if we lose Rischa. What sort of compensation will we get if he does indeed go to the GC?

Discussion Thread

 

[Grimreepah]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Link

Voss said speculation that Michael Rischitelli and Jared Brennan would also head to the Gold Coast Suns next season had not been unsettling for the club.

“They have been really professional in the way they have conducted themselves,” Voss said.

“Their hearts are where they need to be.”

 

[western royboy]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Link

What's he saying there?

 

[Cousin Jed]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

I think he is saying they are playing for GC next year.

 

[Gibbo_88]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

If they both go and then with Black and Power gone this year/next our midfield is going to be thrashed unless we can draft two Joel Selwoods

 

[western royboy]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

If they both go and then with Black and Power gone this year/next our midfield is going to be thrashed unless we can draft two Joel Selwoods

I'm resigned to them going, though Riska leaving will hurt me much more than Brennan, give me substance over style any day and that's not in anyway meant to denigrate Brennan - what a bloody mess!

 

[weevil]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

I think he is saying they are playing for GC next year.

It does sound like that doesn't it.

 

[lionaround]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Sounds like a done deal.

 

[Old Den]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

We have known all along that the Gold Coast were not going to take someone we are likely to delist - it would be like expecting other clubs to trade second round draft picks for such players.

 

[western royboy]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Hutchy has just reported on TFS that he will be going back home to Melbourne as it appears Brennan is the Suns first choice.

 

[Axel.]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

What will he be worth? Surely a first rounder?

This will help pay for Brennan's salary if we do want to keep him.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

What will he be worth? Surely a first rounder?

There would be competition for him. If he is set on going home, hopefully he isn't too choosy on club.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

why didnt he go home last season then....one season doesnt make THAT much difference

I call bull***

 

[western royboy]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

why didnt he go home last season then....one season doesnt make THAT much difference

I call bull***

Final year of contract - he can walk for nought if he takes his chances in the PSD.

Clearly he wants out of the circus.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

why didnt he go home last season then....one season doesnt make THAT much difference

I call bull***

Heard it from several directions that Carlton wanted him to take a pay cut as part of the trade.

Secondly, he probably harboured ambitions of going to the Coast but it seems they now want Brennan instead.

 

[Stocka]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

why didnt he go home last season then....one season doesnt make THAT much difference

I call bull***

Because he still had a year to run on his contract with the Lions and what Carlton were offering him was a very poor contract.