Jack Riewoldt wins Richmond B&F

[Athomas]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/jack-riewoldt-is-best-of-richmond/story-e6frf9jf-1225913002252

RICHMOND forward Jack Riewoldt collected his second medal in five days when he was awarded Richmond's best-and-fairest on Wednesday night.

Riewoldt, 21, pipped his captain Chris Newman by six votes, with 210, to claim his first Jack Dyer medal.

Brett Deledio, aiming for a third win in a row, was third with 193 votes.

Riewoldt, who won the John Coleman medal as the AFL's leading goalkicker (78 goals) hit the front in the vote count in Round 9 and stayed there through 10 rounds of voting before being overhauled by Newman in Round 19.

But a seven-goal haul against his cousin Nick's St Kilda team in Round 21 put the Tasmanian back in front, where he remained.

Riewoldt's stellar season was highlighted by a stunning 10-goal haul against West Coast at the MCG in Round 12.

Emerging star Dustin Martin (159), seasoned midfielder Shane Tuck (153) and Shane Edwards (151) finished fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively.



Popular Riewoldt's win had the approval of all in the Crown ballroom, but the biggest cheers of the night came whenever Ben Cousins polled a vote, despite him finishing outside the top 10.

Cousins maintained a low profile during the night, declining to comment on the plight of the Hawks' Travis Tuck - brother of teammate Shane - and his 12-match suspension for returning a third positive drug test.

Deserved it for his great year, Newman almost pipped him though!

 

[Spluff]

It hasn't even been announced yet. The night is only half way through.

 

[Athomas]

It hasn't even been announced yet. The night is only half way through.

Maybe they told the newspapers first?

 

[Spluff]

I know they've done that before, the Cats leaked it early once, but how can they talk about the crowd reaction?

 

[Tiger_Stripes]

I know they've done that before, the Cats leaked it early once, but how can they talk about the crowd reaction?

Pretty sad 'journalism' isn't it.

 

[Juddrockz]

Great effort!!! The guy has improved out of sight this season

 

[Athomas]

I know they've done that before, the Cats leaked it early once, but how can they talk about the crowd reaction?

To me it looks like the main part of that article was pre written, then the two paragraphs at the end were added on, so during the early part of the rounds.

Quite funny though that it's still going on, I had no idea.

 

[indieswan96]

Good on him, wouldn't have picked it at the start of the year.

 

[Messenger]

He's a ripper, is Jack. Congrats.

 

[Bomber32]

Well done to him. He's only going to get better and better in the next few years.

 

[AG]

Most would agree with the top 5. Edwards would be a worthy nominee for most improved in the comp.

 

[Blues_Man]

Most would agree with the top 5. Edwards would be a worthy nominee for most improved in the comp.

yeah nah ...too many others in front of him Demons ruckman to name just one.

Jack would be one of a couple of shining lights in a dismal season for the tigers.

 

[Final Siren]

It hasn't even been announced yet. The night is only half way through.

Is it too late to get a bet on?

Article pulled from HS site now.

 

[theyellowsash]

people should bet a lot on it to make the bookies get pissed off at the papers. they might lift their game if the betting industry has a go at them about integrity and shit.

 

[camsmith]

It's official now... Well done Jack!!!

Also another very good year by the underrated Newman.

 

[mysainters]

Good work by the more famous cousin

Had an outstanding season, certainly exciting to watch.

 

[yummy6]

Good work by the more famous cousin

Had an outstanding season, certainly exciting to watch.

the "other" Riewoldt can take a leaf out of his book

Definitely deserved. Fantastic year, love watching a dominant forward.

 

[BlueTouchPaper]

Forward-line with a Riewoldt / Morton / Post (? - or significant other) combination is pretty damn potent.

 

[AndyLesPaul]

Pretty sad 'journalism' isn't it.

Obviously they aren't going to write articles during the event, they write articles before the event to suit things

Like an example would be with Masterchef, they wrote two articles for two different wins and accidentally published the incorrect one online

 

[gaelictiogar]

Delidio would probably have been my choice but well done to the capo di cannonieri

 

[giantsully]

Good to see. An exciting player to watch.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

This is why club B&Fs are better to win than a Brownlow Medal. Clubs value the work from ALL players, not just midfielders. Well done Jack.

 

[Dr Awkward]

Nice. Power forwards are too often ignored in vote counts.

 

[Thommo 42]

Dustin Martin finishing 4th is extremely impressive also.

 

[mcuzzy]

Forward-line with a Riewoldt / Morton / Post (? - or significant other) combination is pretty damn potent.

Morton is a midfielder now! and a pretty bloody good one too