Player Watch #17: Daniel Rioli - 5 more years! (Contracted until 2027)

[Socrates2]

"We think he will play most of the year but he probably won't play round one would be our gut feel, but he isn't out of the question there just yet," Balme said.
Thats the full quote from Balme.
He isnt 100% ruled out. But who cares anyway. Getting players ready for round 1 is massively over hyped IMO.

I wouldnt pay attention to what Balmy says, when at geelong he said a player would be back in two weeks every week for 16 weeks.From what I gather ,the operation didnt oi as perfectly as expected and that they're trying to stay positive

 

[Hank Heavenly]

The usual suspects will be lining up already with this injury as an excuse for why his form drops.
My bet is he returns by about round three and has his best season yet!

At least you will be right either way with this statement...

A His form continues to improve as per the last 2 years... you picked it.

He doesn't quite improve, people RIGHTLY point out IT COULD be due to the injury... you picked it.

 

[CotchNCo]

By that article i'd day we'd be lucky to see him back within the first month. Balmey always does this stuff.

 

[energyquant]

Honestly, we could not have been luckier with the time or position for this injury. I don't mind if we don't see him until round 7, and would be surprised if we see him before round 4.

We all love Daniel, and what he did against GWS was huge, but in all honesty he is far from irreplaceable. We've got Bolton, Higgins and Stengle lining up for a small forward role. We've got Moore as a mobile forward option and Griffiths/Hampson as tall options to play fwd/ruck or ruck/fwd.

I'm not suggesting we're better with him out of the team, but injuries happen and this one shouldn't hurt us too much. If anything, it will make us better come mid-season because we can try a few different looks up forward and that will only create more competition for spots in the forward half.

Cheers.

Dave P.

 

[Sir_Loin]

Our injury prevention and management regime is first rate. At the best club for rehab

 

[Gosha]

Round one is against Carlton. We should rest a few more players.

 

[Socrates2]

By that article i'd day we'd be lucky to see him back within the first month. Balmey always does this stuff.

I dont care if he has to take the year off as long as it doesnt affect his playing future and he retains his pace.My view is that he will move into the midfield soon, and be close to our best player in 5 years if fit.He's more like Maurice than Cyril.

 

[THE_GUN]

I have a different view of his comeback timing

His pre season will start in Febuary and will take 4 months

June comeback for Drioli

 

[Socrates2]

I have a different view of his comeback timing

His pre season will start in Febuary and will take 4 months

June comeback for Drioli

I wanna know why he wasn't put on a stretcher to come off

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

The usual suspects will be lining up already with this injury as an excuse for why his form drops.
My bet is he returns by about round three and has his best season yet!

Finished...

 

[Socrates2]

Does anyone know how Daniel Rioli's surgery to remove the metal plates go?

 

[THE_GUN]

They accidentally removed the leg that didnt have the metal plate, He is booked into surgery to re attach the leg next week
just need to wait for the surgeon to get back from his holiday's in vegas

 

[No_Spoke]

I wouldnt pay attention to what Balmy says, when at geelong he said a player would be back in two weeks every week for 16 weeks.From what I gather ,the operation didnt oi as perfectly as expected and that they're trying to stay positive

It could be to throw our round 1, 2 etc opponents off with their planning. Although it' only 1 player, cant' think why else he'd do that.

 

[Grrr]

They accidentally removed the leg that didnt have the metal plate, He is booked into surgery to re attach the leg next week
just need to wait for the surgeon to get back from his holiday's in vegas

Even still, he is expected to be back running, albeit a little wonky after xmas.

 

[telsor]

Looks like hell miss round 1

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-01-18/rioli-set-to-run


Yeah, they say he's a chance "touch and go", but let's face it, they usually lean towards being too optimistic, so reading between the lines, that means 'probably not'.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

Looks like hell miss round 1

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-01-18/rioli-set-to-run


Yeah, they say he's a chance "touch and go", but let's face it, they usually lean towards being too optimistic, so reading between the lines, that means 'probably not'.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

 

[TigermanM2]

"We think he will play most of the year but he probably won't play round one would be our gut feel, but he isn't out of the question there just yet," Balme said.
Thats the full quote from Balme.
He isnt 100% ruled out. But who cares anyway. Getting players ready for round 1 is massively over hyped IMO.

Going on Towno and Jack Graham, just need him fit from R22 onwards.

 

[Sir_Loin]

Honestly, we could not have been luckier with the time or position for this injury. I don't mind if we don't see him until round 7, and would be surprised if we see him before round 4.

We all love Daniel, and what he did against GWS was huge, but in all honesty he is far from irreplaceable. We've got Bolton, Higgins and Stengle lining up for a small forward role. We've got Moore as a mobile forward option and Griffiths/Hampson as tall options to play fwd/ruck or ruck/fwd.

I'm not suggesting we're better with him out of the team, but injuries happen and this one shouldn't hurt us too much. If anything, it will make us better come mid-season because we can try a few different looks up forward and that will only create more competition for spots in the forward half.

Cheers.

Dave P.

Yep just get him right however long it takes. Perfect opportunity for someone to step up for an available spot

 

[THE_GUN]

I think its just marketing spiel - Im not expecting him back until the bye

 

[Socrates2]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...again-after-foot-surgery-20180118-h0kdcg.html

 

[Socrates2]

Rioli running again a good sign

 

[Bojangles17]

That is good news , will be wrapt to see him get amongst it

 

[Tiger Toffee]

I think its just marketing spiel - Im not expecting him back until the bye

So Round 1 then, cool.

 

[tony__montana]

Great to see him running again. Will ramp it up over the next few weeks, by March will be going full pelt.

Round 3-4 return is my guess, to ensure he has enough time to put k's in the legs.

Higgins or Bolton to replace him? Both having impressive preseasons