Past Michael Rischitelli (2004-2010)

[The Panther]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

He's gone according to Hutchy. Announced tomorrow.

 

[lionaround]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

It will either be Rischitelli or Campell Brown, though i thought Rischa would stay to pick up his B&F?

 

[Grimreepah]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Michael Rischitelli to leave Brisbane Lions for life in the Suns

• Andrew Hamilton
• From: The Courier-Mail
• September 07, 2010 12:01AM

THE Gold Coast will today end months of speculation by announcing the signing of star Lion Michael Rischitelli.

The Suns have remained tight lipped about whether it is Rischitelli or Brennan and their progress on contract talks has been a closely guarded secret but sources have told The Courier-Mail a deal that will earn Rischitelli about $2m over four years has been done.

Discussion Thread

 

[Hollow Knight]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Well I must say I didn't see this coming.

500k a year? Is he worth that on the back of one consistent season?

Thanks for playing out of your skin this year and bumping up your value regardless Rischa.

Good luck.

 

[NoelMugavin]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

a real shame to see him go but good luck to Risca...hes worked hard

harder than many others at the club (the club that offered him away last year..)

what goes around - comes around Vossy!

 

[Grimreepah]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

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Based on the compensation received for Bock and Krakouer, the Lions would be in line to receive either a first-round or end-of-first-round selection, since the the compensation is based on a formula including the amount of money he will receive, his age and accomplishments. That he is 24 and will finish high in the best and fairest will boost his price.

 

[Hanley]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

I would have thought, though he is a significantly less valuable player than Bock, that his compensation would come in one higher at band 2. Age, longer contract, better 2010 season.

 

[Grimreepah]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

GOLD COAST SUNS SIGN RISCHITELLI
Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Gold Coast SUNS CEO Travis Auld said the announcement of the third uncontracted player to commit to the Club is another enormous step in the team’s list build for the 2011 AFL season.

“Rischitelli has had a stellar year with the Lions and is undoubtedly at the top of his game. This is another exciting announcement for the Gold Coast SUNS and to attract a player of Rischitelli’s calibre is proof we are building something special for the Gold Coast,” he said.

Rischitelli has agreed to a three-year contract and will join the Gold Coast SUNS for pre-season training in November.

 

[Hollow Knight]

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[whatboutbob]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Nice of Mr Auld to give us some ammo to maximise compensation.

 

[Grimreepah]

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Lions Chief Executive Michael Bowers said the Club was bitterly disappointed to have lost a quality player who is approaching the prime of his AFL career.

"The rules and regulations that the AFL has put in place for the expansion clubs are difficult to compete against," Mr Bowers said.

While disappointed with his decision to move on, the Brisbane Lions AFC would like to thank Michael for his contribution to the Club.

 

[Grimreepah]

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"I spoke to (Brisbane coach Michael Voss) 'Vossy' today and obviously I've left on a good note," Rischitelli said. "I'll treasure all the memories and all the good times I've had at the Lions but ... it's going to be great to be part of something new and the time is right."

He denied that his commitment to the Lions was compromised after he was offered up to Carlton 12 months ago as part of a failed trade deal for Brendan Fevola. "It's probably got nothing to do with that," he said. "If you have a look at the season, it hasn't really effected personally my year. I'm not going to speculate on how tough the decision was but it was made purely for me and what's best for my future."

 

[Grimreepah]

Guy McKenna

"We were very keen to deliver an inside midfielder with great skill and desire to tackle around stoppages into our mix," he said.

"Rischitelli is much more than this, he is a very clean ball handler with excellent skills. He is of great character, reliable, and a very good worker on the training track. He will bring fantastic experience and leadership to our club."

 

[Panthera]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

I would have thought, though he is a significantly less valuable player than Bock, that his compensation would come in one higher at band 2. Age, longer contract, better 2010 season.

Yep, definate band 2

Um, what will band 2 mean if he's declared as one?

 

[Hollow Knight]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Yep, definate band 2

Um, what will band 2 mean if he's declared as one?

End of first round pick in 2010 or 2011 draft.

Or

A pick directly following our first selection in 2012 or beyond. i.e. if we had pick 4, we would also get pick 5.

 

[dlanod]

The quotes from http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/suns-snare-rischitelli-98105 made me laugh.

He denied that his commitment to the Lions was compromised after he was offered up to Carlton 12 months ago as part of a failed trade deal for Brendan Fevola.
"It's probably got nothing to do with that," he said.
"If you have a look at the season, it hasn't really affected personally my year."
"I'm not going to speculate on how tough the decision was but it was made purely for me and what's best for my future."

A direct quote from Rischitelli somehow reads like Hamilton wrote it for him with those weasel words. Surely he knows whether it's got nothing to do with it or not, as well as it not being speculation if he knows what the case is in his decision making process.

 

[Grimreepah]

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[Jorgo]

The quotes from http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/suns-snare-rischitelli-98105 made me laugh.




A direct quote from Rischitelli somehow reads like Hamilton wrote it for him with those weasel words. Surely he knows whether it's got nothing to do with it or not, as well as it not being speculation if he knows what the case is in his decision making process.

Beat me to it. Was going to post the exact same quotes. Interesting word selection.

It wasn't Hammo btw.

 

[Hollow Knight]

The quotes from http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/suns-snare-rischitelli-98105 made me laugh.




A direct quote from Rischitelli somehow reads like Hamilton wrote it for him with those weasel words. Surely he knows whether it's got nothing to do with it or not, as well as it not being speculation if he knows what the case is in his decision making process.

Wouldn't read too much into that. He seemed pretty nervous in the press conference and was struggling to find the right words.

 

[Grimreepah]

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Rischitelli is tipped to win the Brisbane Lions' best and fairest award tomorrow night. But the midfielder said it would not be an awkward occasion because he had now ended months of speculation linking him to the Suns.

 

[Ray Button]

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Wouldn't surprise me at all if Rischa doesn't win the B&F. I went to the dinner last year and I was mildly surprised at how the points were awarded for each round. Players who basically did what was expected of them scored some points, but nowhere near the upper levels (3 to 5) which were awarded for outstanding efforts. Players who fell a bit short were awarded zip points for the round.

As consistent as Rischa's season was, he really did what was expected of an experienced midfielder, and I can't remember once walking away from a game thinking "Rischa really saved our bacon tonight" or "Rischa put in an absolute blinder". I did think that on various occasions for Staker, Brennan, Brown, Black, Power & even Fevola (although all too rarely unfortunately).

Should be an interesting count. If I recall correctly, last year I thought Black was an absolute certainty and yet he got pipped by Brown - over the 2009 season I thought Black was more deserving.

By the way, good luck Rischa, and thanks for your efforts for the Lions over the past several years.

 

[Lionfan]

It was the right choice for him I have no doubt. 500k a year he would be silly not to take it. He will be playing in a pretty good team surrounded by gun youngsters. You would think they are a chance of a Premiership in the next 5 years. Thanks for the memories Riska and thanks for busting your nut this season whilst many of your team mates showed a lot less heart and skill than you.

 

[Grimreepah]

Compensation

Brisbane Lions - End of Round One selection.

The selection for Michael Rischitelli may be activated by the Brisbane Lions at the end of round one in any one of the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014 NAB AFL Draft Selection Meetings. The selection will be immediately placed after the selection of the premiership team of that season (which concludes round one), and any compensation pick under AFL Rule 6 (In 2010, West Coast will receive a selection under this rule). In the case of two or more clubs activating an end of round one selection in the one AFL Draft Meeting, the club(s) that is (are) placed lower on the premiership ladder in that particular season, will be placed first in the selection order.

 

[dlanod]

Pretty much expected, but I wouldn't mind it getting appealed up to a mid-first round if possible.

 

[Tassie4ever]

Amusing, and amazing, to read here the goodwill and best wishes for this bloke, especially in comparison to the manner of Bradshaw's departure for the same reasons- ie $$$$.

Sorry, can't share this spirit of bonhomie. We stuck with this bloke for years when he was way short of a finished product, still isn't for that matter. However, there's no denying he is now a much better player than he was. So, having got to this point he now pulls the pin for $400k pa- and who can blame him I suppose.

However, what we can take exception to is the manner of his leaving. First the date of announcement- is this a deliberate two fingers to a fellow Queensland club? And is the rumour true that he signed at the beginning of season 2010?

I hope to see him smashed in our first game v the GC- a good chance to say goodbye in the traditional manner for a bloke who has shown less than full and deserved respect for our club, which for one I place first.

Apart from anything else, and as I've said before, just how the hell does this move benefit the game in Queensland?