Rumour Rioli won the lottery

[Doggiesfan14]

I've heard a quite humorous rumour that has apparently come from a hawthorn player. Cyril Rioli retired from AFL after winning the $50 million lottery in Victoria.

After laughing at this I did a quick google search and found that coincidentally the day he retired and the lottery was claimed occurred on 4th July.

 

[arfadunger]

I've heard this rumour a couple of times. Doubt that it's true, but if it is good luck to him.

 

[Fourthawn]

Hope it is true - Hawthorn needs some good benefactors to contribute to their Dingley project.

 

[The_Eagles]

The age podcast said it’s swirling an ex Hawk won the lottery

 

[bumsonseats]

Was a thread on our board a few weeks ago that it was Stephen Gilham

No one on our board has come back with anything substantial to confirm or quash

For those that are inclined, maybe check his twitter and see if he is now wearing gold chains and hanging out on the Mediterranean coast

 

[Silent Alarm]

There's no justice in the world when a footballer wins the lotto, let alone one who was probably on 450 grand-plus a year most of his career.

And I say this as someone who likes Cyril as a person and respects his family-first, native culture-first outlook.

 

[DapperJong]

There's no justice in the world when a footballer wins the lotto, let alone one who was probably on 450 grand-plus a year most of his career.

And I say this as someone who likes Cyril as a person and respects his family-first, native culture-first outlook.

LOL CHIN UP MATE

 

[TheExtractorFactor]

He actually won it on November 24th 2007, when he was drafted to Hawthorn.

 

[Maybenextyear]

Maybe I won the lottery and paid him to retire???

 

[captain cotch 9]

He actually won it on November 24th 2007, when he was drafted to Hawthorn.

or was born a Rioli

I heard it was a guy in his 20's still. Stephen Gilham would be older than that now wouldnt he?

 

[Boxhead_31]

Didn't Robbo on 360 during the week say that it was Stephen Gilham?
Had a Hawk player on who said he hasn't been answering any calls or texts

 

[kazzooka]

Maybe I won the lottery and paid him to retire???

That's probably how Carlton can get back on top and win a flag again. They can't do the brown paper bags anymore but the rich supporters can just hire all the best players in the game as investment consultants on 2 mil a year as long as they don't play football.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Didn't Robbo on 360 during the week say that it was Stephen Gilham?
Had a Hawk player on who said he hasn't been answering any calls or texts

Was still playing ammos as of last Saturday: http://websites.sportstg.com/team_i...t=1-3232-36843-477432-25822412&ocompID=477432

 

[Privateye]

Well, he can afford to play ammos can't he.

 

[kaiserchief13]

Lucky him.........prick

 

[Luv_our_club]

I hope the AFLPA is still supporting them in their transition to being a civilian like everyone else.... so tough.

 

[JackpotJones]

Apparently Cyril has quit footy because he has won the lotto. Literally, like, $55 Million.

 

[GreyCrow]

Was a thread on our board a few weeks ago that it was Stephen Gilham

No one on our board has come back with anything substantial to confirm or quash

For those that are inclined, maybe check his titter and see if he is now wearing gold chains and hanging out on the Mediterranean coast

Or his wife has better pants

 

[_Mike_]

I heard he secretly moved to Glenelg and spends his days watching Happy Days re-runs.

 

[Snookers]

It was many years ago and a far smaller sum but my good mate “Rocket” Owen won the lottery and was back at work maybe 18 months later.

Might’ve had a reputation on the field, and off it, back in the day, but damn, he’s one of the best blokes you can ever hope to meet.

 

[darcytiger]

Yeah I heard Stephen Gilham too

 

[Braybrook Son]

People with that much money shouldn’t be aloud to buy a ticket! It should only go to those on the bones of their arse! Seriously, wouldn’t it be good if it were only won by battlers?

 

[TheExtractorFactor]

People with that much money shouldn’t be aloud to buy a ticket! It should only go to those on the bones of their arse! Seriously, wouldn’t it be good if it were only won by battlers?

No I think he bought it quietly.

 

[Pablito]

Pfft the lottery is just a tax on the poor.

 

[telsor]

There was a Richmond player some time back (80s?) who won Tattslotto.

Walked away and never came back IIRC.