Review 33 - Cyril Rioli (2018)

[Dixie Flatline]

Cyril Rioli

Games: 4
Goals: 2
Yabby Medal votes: 0

Averages

Kicks: 5.8 per game
Handballs: 4.0 per game
Disposals: 9.8 per game
Marks: 1.0 per game

Milestones

Played his 189th and final game for Hawthorn in round 4, 2018 (versus Melbourne)

Standout

Round 1, 2018 (versus Collingwood): When compared to some of Cyril's glittering highlights over his career, his 14 disposal, one goal effort against the Magpies in round 1 would not be in the top 100, but in the context of the season, it was probably the peak of his output. Surprisingly, no tackles however.

Shocker

Round 4, 2018 (versus Melbourne): Six disposals for the game, zero marks, zero goals and three tackles in what turned out to be Rioli's final game for Hawthorn. Given the Hawks thrashed the Demons in the second half in particular, it was difficult to reconcile Rioli's last game with the so many wondrous highlights he had contributed to the pantheon of Hawthorn success.

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

 

[Kil Phearns]

Never played in a losing team against Carlton (except maybe one NAB Cup game).

 

[Brant]

Only 4 games, averaging .5 goals & less than 10 possies a game in 2018.

Worse numbers than Schoenmakers

Really going to have to lift if he's going to get a game in 2019...

 

[Dave Id]

Currently a runner for the Tiwi Bombers.

Cyril,the coach,the captain and the veteran "Tippa" are relatives via their grandmothers.

Excellent YouTube on the History of Tiwi Football and Brother John Pye.

 

[JoeHawk]

Well, this should firmly put away any slight glimmer of hope that Cyril May return someday. He’s just sold his Melbourne house.

https://www.domain.com.au/news/reti...sell-melbourne-house-for-1-35-million-807617/

 

[Dave Id]

Actually sold 22 September last year.

 

[Randy Campbell]

I miss Cyril.
He always only made me .

But, now when I am reminded of him my first thought is . It does not last long before my memories bring back the , but then the thought of not adding new memories makes me again,

before the memories I do have bring back the .

 

[MasterSamurai]

By far, one of the most talented and brilliant footballers I’ve ever seen play the game. And also, it’s been mentioned to me that clarko does not expect Cyril to come back....ever!!

 

[Randy Campbell]

By far, one of the most talented and brilliant footballers I’ve ever seen play the game. And also, it’s been mentioned to me that clarko does not expect Cyril to come back....ever!!

You started with but then it all went .



But once again my memories bring the back the .

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

That goal against the Bombers to win us the game was one of my favourites.

 

[Randy Campbell]

That goal against the Bombers to win us the game was one of my favourites.

Thanks CLA.
You made me remember watching a Michael Long NT football documentary and they interviewed a 5 or 6 year old Cyril.

Who said when he grows up, 'he will win 3 premierships with the Bombers'.

 

[PT Bar None]

I used to love when he would use those grasshopper legs to leap above the pack to attempt mark, then fall to the ground before literally bouncing back to his feet to collect his own crumb before any of the opposition dedicated crumbers even moved.

I wish him nothing but happiness moving forward

 

[Kil Phearns]

One of the best defensive small forwards of all time, he won four premierships and a Norm Smith, and provided us with countless highlights. However, I feel his greatest achievements/legacies (raising a family, giving more back into Aussie Rules footy in the NT, etc.) may be yet to come. Remember that he's been away from home half his life, and the pull of home is always strong for the Indigenous boys.

 

[grumbleguts]

On Sunday, there was a loose ball in our forward pocket. Two lions players and one hawk. The hawk was Matthew Walker wearing 33. He had his back to us. Poor Matthew, I saw the 33 and thought, he's going to grab this loose ball and beat the two opponents and spot someone in the goal square. Then i remembered it was walker and the two opponents combined to get the ball out of defense.

 

[PhatHQ]

Just putting this here with news of big Jeff making the announcement.

Would Cyril be welcome back for a cameo season or two with another premiership a possibility?

Has Cyril really retired??

Damien Barrett reporting on sliding doors that he is very confident that Cyril will be playing afl again. Coupled with rumours that Cyril has had a falling out with Kennett suggest to me that something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Surely he wouldn’t play again for one of QLD sides ? With...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[PenAndPaper]

Just putting this here with news of big Jeff making the announcement.

Would Cyril be welcome back for a cameo season or two with another premiership a possibility?

Has Cyril really retired??

Damien Barrett reporting on sliding doors that he is very confident that Cyril will be playing afl again. Coupled with rumours that Cyril has had a falling out with Kennett suggest to me that something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Surely he wouldn’t play again for one of QLD sides ? With...

www.bigfooty.com

Damien Barrett reporting" kind of says it all really.

 

[MrPremiership]

Cyril is gone, he ain't coming back.

I think we can let this one go.