Delisted 21. Osca Riccardi (2022 - 2023)

[dazbroncos]

Geelong has preselected Osca Riccardi for the Rookie draft of 2022.

He was not taken in the NAB AFL draft and thus has been added to our list.

And yes, Osca is the son of Cats great Peter Riccardi

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[Son_Of_God29]

Welcome Little Ricco

 

[you pick one]

Draft prospect: Osca Riccardi

Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Osca Riccardi

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[cats_09]

I found this interesting to read just now - so we were only committed to him if he made it through to the rookie draft;

Geelong nominated Osca Riccardi, the son of former star Peter, as a father-son rookie selection, meaning they could not match any bid for him if it came in the national draft at any stage but if he slipped through would then be available to automatically join the Cats as a father-son rookie, which became official on Wednesday.

 

[Shadow89]

I found this interesting to read just now - so we were only committed to him if he made it through to the rookie draft;

Geelong nominated Osca Riccardi, the son of former star Peter, as a father-son rookie selection, meaning they could not match any bid for him if it came in the national draft at any stage but if he slipped through would then be available to automatically join the Cats as a father-son rookie, which became official on Wednesday.

Such a shallow draft that I think they felt reasonably confident he'd get through. Given only 51 live picks were taken, it makes sense that they wouldn't commit in the open draft as he is a bit of 'wait and see' prospect

 

[patience]

Lovely. Good luck Osca.

 

[Cursed Cat]

Right-footer?
He's pretty slight.
The old man is remembered so fondly by all that saw him play that Osca will get a fair run at it - and I'm on board for that too.
Young Riccardi could do worse than stick close to Close; another slight guy who has learned to thrive in a competition of more robust athletes.

 

[CatRiot]

think this kid can run... but will need two years minimum to build frame. His old man was a bit of a tank later in career, particularly the legs.

 

[jim boy]

The old man is remembered so fondly by all that saw him play

Geez I'm getting on, I vaguely remember watching his old man 'debut' in a post-season exhibition match in New Zealand. The only other thing I remember about that match was that GAS did boundary umpiring duties!

 

[Sydney Malakellis]

Finally I can yell out Riccardi Breezer! again

 

[Strange Cat]

Geez I'm getting on, I vaguely remember watching his old man 'debut' in a post-season exhibition match in New Zealand. The only other thing I remember about that match was that GAS did boundary umpiring duties!

I was shattered when he retired ..almost got that elusive premiership

 

[MacStradbroke]

Played a few junior games against Peter, man his hands (and legs!) we’re lightning quick!!!

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

I found this interesting to read just now - so we were only committed to him if he made it through to the rookie draft;

Geelong nominated Osca Riccardi, the son of former star Peter, as a father-son rookie selection, meaning they could not match any bid for him if it came in the national draft at any stage but if he slipped through would then be available to automatically join the Cats as a father-son rookie, which became official on Wednesday.

This might just be me being delusional, but I always liked to think that there was some kind of unspoken agreement among the clubs not to f*ck each other over when it came to father/son picks.

It's a nice thought I have but maybe I'm being a bit too optimistic in this dog-eat-dog (and cat) world we live in.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Finally I can yell out Riccardi Breezer! again

Or Riccardi 'n Coke. Osca Libre!!!

 

[Kitcat]

Osca spoke very well in the club interview.

 

[cats_09]

 

[dazbroncos]

Thought he'd shown enough to go again

Geelong list update

The Club has confirmed three list changes.

www.geelongcats.com.au

Sad for him but he is small - like his stuff however.

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