News Willie Rioli - 2 yr ban. Returns 20/8/21 (168 days)

[kane249]

Ainsworth cops here waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than Swift ever did.

Live at games im not sure if Ainsworth cops it like Swift did though.

Meme's and Bigfooty have evolved a bit since the time of Swift

Ultimately though Swift was doomed once Voss said he was the best 16 year old player he'd ever seen.

It was a massive expectation to live up to.

 

[Mattman93]

All these highlights show him getting a lot of the ball but he is very quick to dispose if it, often resulting in a turnover. That's fine for a first year player but maybe he didn't get better.

Those highlights are not that flattering but i guess at the time a first year player being able to accumulate the ball was exciting stuff.

I don't get this at all; I think those highlights are flattering (the WAFL ones, that is). Admittedly his kicking was average, although the ball still travelled with decent velocity and the action was smooth enough at pace (ie, still not nearly as bad as Brayden).

Importantly though, my point isn't about accumulation either, nor is it about him not improving his disposal. It's about some basic features of his athletic profile and play style getting much, much worse. There he looks like a natural at hunting and winning the ball; he's strong over it, stays on his feet, shrugs tackles; good burst of speed and breaks away from opponents on multiple occasions. Also, contra the knocks on disposal, he's creative by hand and is always trying to release teammates into space (a few of them didn't quite come off in that video, but I think the options were the right ones).

Watch vision of him playing a couple of seasons later and it quite literally looks like a different player. Slow, weak, a much worse kick. Really just worse in every way. I don't know what happened, but I think it has to have been something.

 

[javaguice]

I don't get this at all; I think those highlights are flattering. Admittedly his kicking was average, although the ball still travelled with decent velocity and the action was smooth enough at pace (ie, still not nearly as bad as Brayden).

Importantly though, my point isn't about accumulation either, nor is it about him not improving his disposal. It's about some basic features of his athletic profile and play style getting much, much worse. There he looks like a natural at hunting and winning the ball; he's strong over it, stays on his feet, shrugs tackles; good burst of speed and breaks away from opponents on multiple occasions. Also, contra the knocks on disposal, he's creative by hand and is always trying to release teammates into space (a few of them didn't quite come off in that video, but I think the options were the right ones).

Watch vision of him playing a couple of seasons later and it quite literally looks like a different player. Slow, weak, a much worse kick. Really just worse in every way. I don't know what happened, but I think it has to have been something.

The haircut.... can't even remember what they were called. No doubt got given heaps of sh*t during the game

Ps his 3 vote game was because of me. FB friends and I told him I had 50 on him winning RS. He gave it one last ditch effort. Good bloke

 

[Matera92]

I don't get this at all; I think those highlights are flattering (the WAFL ones, that is). Admittedly his kicking was average, although the ball still travelled with decent velocity and the action was smooth enough at pace (ie, still not nearly as bad as Brayden).

Importantly though, my point isn't about accumulation either, nor is it about him not improving his disposal. It's about some basic features of his athletic profile and play style getting much, much worse. There he looks like a natural at hunting and winning the ball; he's strong over it, stays on his feet, shrugs tackles; good burst of speed and breaks away from opponents on multiple occasions. Also, contra the knocks on disposal, he's creative by hand and is always trying to release teammates into space (a few of them didn't quite come off in that video, but I think the options were the right ones).

Watch vision of him playing a couple of seasons later and it quite literally looks like a different player. Slow, weak, a much worse kick. Really just worse in every way. I don't know what happened, but I think it has to have been something.

Confidence.

His would have been in the toilet by the end, probably felt like he could do nothing right.

 

[Dark Sharks]

But the way you and many others on here jeer Ainsworth and turn him into a meme is completely appropriate? Spare me.

Treatment of Swift or Ainsworth?



Ah, beaten.

Ainsworth cops here waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than Swift ever did.

Live at games im not sure if Ainsworth cops it like Swift did though.

******* bollocks.

I dont think Ainsworth is AFL standard, is a detriment to the team when he DOES play and is fortunate to still be on an AFL list.

His ball drop and foot skills sh*t me beyond belief, as does his intensity in the contest. Definitely not my favourite eagle. And yes, Swift was 10x the player.


But I like to think my criticism of Ainsworth is professional. I don't wish an injury on him. I don't want him to play bad. I don't make personal jokes about his mum.

I'd NEVER go to a bloody game and jeer him. I acknowledge his professionalism by getting cut like a diamond. He's a West Coast player FFS.


What else do you want? Am I supposed.to fawn over every single player the club draft's, despite how bad they are?

Swifts heckling was nothing like Ainsworth.

Posting a pic of Brayden's ball drop, which is a board joke, not just mine, is hardly the same as going to watch him play for the Beagles and jeer his every touch.

 

[javaguice]

******* bollocks.

I dont think Ainsworth is AFL standard, is a detriment to the team when he DOES play and is fortunate to still be on an AFL list.

His ball drop and foot skills sh*t me beyond belief, as does his intensity in the contest. Definitely not my favourite eagle. And yes, Swift was 10x the player.


But I like to think my criticism of Ainsworth is professional. I don't wish an injury on him. I don't want him to play bad. I don't make personal jokes about his mum.

I'd NEVER go to a bloody game and jeer him. I acknowledge his professionalism by getting cut like a diamond. He's a West Coast player FFS.


What else do you want? Am I supposed.to fawn over every single player the club draft's, despite how bad they are?

Swifts heckling was nothing like Ainsworth.

Posting a pic of Brayden's ball drop, which is a board joke, not just mine, is hardly the same as going to watch him play for the Beagles and jeer his every touch.

Admit it mate... you have a problem with people with munted pinkies.

It says more about you than it does them

 

[UseR2006]

How the heck did a Rioli thread turn into about Ainsworths Ball drop?

 

[Broken_Chairs]

How long can Swift & Ainsworth be debated in Rioli's thread

 

[UseR2006]

How long can Swift & Ainsworth be debated in Rioli's thread

Not as long as the wait for Riolis decision.

 

[Altum Volantes]

My predicted date of 23 February is....TOMORROW!

Damn....nearly right though yeah?

 

[WCErevival]

Damn....nearly right though yeah?

Could be 23rd Feb 2022 so dont give up hope yet

 

[Barrybran]

Could be 23rd Feb 2022 so dont give up hope yet

Gil's probably scheduled a press conference for February 29

 

[Dark Sharks]

Not as long as the wait for Riolis decision.

 

[THE A5]

This threads going to pot, whether we like it or not.

 

[The Passenger]

How the heck did a Rioli thread turn into about Ainsworths Ball drop?

Ah, the mysteries of life.

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[Cuzz09]

Theres 2 "i"s in Willie and 2 in Rioli.

This means the verdict will be given by someone with 2 eyes.

 

[Broken_Chairs]

Theres 2 "i"s in Willie and 2 in Rioli.

This means the verdict will be given by someone with 2 eyes.

Or ii in Roman numerals.

2 years confirmed

 

[Brolga]

from an Edinburgh fringe festval...

i for one like roman numerals

 

[Keys]

532

FFS

 

[Spange]

We’re on today boyz. Afl all over this and I have full confidence in the administration

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

532

FFS

Steve Malaxos totaled 532 disposals in the 1987 season on his way to winning the first Club Champion award.

30 years later, Elliot Yeo totaled 532 disposals in the 2017 season on his way to winning the John Worsfold Medal.

 

[Keys]

Steve Malaxos totaled 532 disposals in the 1987 season on his way to winning the first Club Champion award.

30 years later, Elliot Yeo totaled 532 disposals in the 2017 season on his way to winning the John Worsfold Medal.

In 2019 Willie Rioli was provisionally suspended for tampering with a urine sample

30 years later in 2049 he was still waiting for the AFL tribunal to deliver its verdict

 

[DanWCE]

from an Edinburgh fringe festval...

i for one like roman numerals

I'm guessing nobody else got that

 

[FKASC]

Let’s hope for a swift resolution to the Willie Rioli

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Willie Rioli

Age

25

Ht

175cm

Wt

77kg

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Fwd

Career

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Last 5

D

12.0

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

3.3

3star

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2.8

4star

G

1.2

4star

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D

11.0

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.6

3star

debacle. It ainsworth wasting any more of his time

 

[Wild Kelly]

I'm guessing nobody else got that

I for one did.