Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has hailed the transformation of Daniel Rioli as the reborn AFL defender inked a new five-year deal with the Tigers. [62] Rioli finished the season having played 12 matches and set new career best averages in all major statistical categories including goals, disposals, marks and tackles. The game looks different from what it looks now to what it looks like at the end of the year, Hardwick told reporters before training on Tuesday. So Im on my way to being, well, OK, for sure. [96][97] He instead played in an unofficial scratch match against St Kilda's reserves that same week, held due to all AFL clubs' withdrawal from the VFL season. Hopefully continue some good form now. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has spoken following the revelation that Tigers Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli were involved in a nightclub fight on Saturday night. [15] Rioli closed out the regular season with form The Age described as "patchy", kicking three goals in total and only twice gathering more than 15 disposals in the final six weeks of the season. "But then we see him change position and grab it with both hands and a possibility of an All-Australian half-back this year, which is a real feather in his cap. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. [66] He followed that with three goals against the Greater Western Sydney in round 3, but where he also suffered bruised ribs during a collision with an opposition player. Fagan contract extension a show of faith from Lions, AFL goes from three to four field umpires in 2023, Still no date for Saints star Max King's AFL return, Andrews, Neale to share Brisbane Lions captaincy, Saints' Membrey no certainty for AFL season-opener, Star forwards Molloy, Woodland find new AFLW homes, RSL's cenotaph concerns over Hobart stadium plans, AFL cracks down on Tribunal technicalities, Eagle Tom Cole back to full fitness after nasty injury. [127][128] Rioli was trialed in a new role as a half-back during his stint at VFL level and was immediately impressive, earning elevation to the club's AFL backline in round 17 following a 26-disposal game in the VFL and an injury to veteran half-back Bachar Houli. Bolton suffered a broken wrist in the confrontation and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Its been a pretty traumatic experience for a 20-year-old. [60] Despite some initial concern about the injury, Rioli would not miss a training session after scans confirmed the injury to be nothing more than a minor jarring. The article is free to read for a limited time. But both seasons ended up in premiership victories. [47][48][49][50] Rioli finally earned a return to AFL football in round 13's win over Geelong at the MCG. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. [141], Rioli lived with Richmond senior coach Damien Hardwick and his family for the first two years of his AFL career. [33][34] He also received the league Goal of the Year award for his round 3 snap, despite it not winning the fan vote for that round's best. Hardwick was a key player in the schools football side, which was highly competitive against other private schools in the EIS sports program. Bolton's injury comes at a terrible time for the Tigers, with key running players Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, Dion Prestia and Kane Lambert all on the sidelines, with Hardwick describing Richmond's midfield as 'obliterated'. [129][130][131][132] Rioli grew well into the role over the final seven weeks of the season, playing in each match and recording 20 more disposals on three occasions. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has hailed the transformation of Daniel Rioli as the reborn AFL defender inked a new five-year deal with the Tigers. The coaches are pretty awesome. [19] Rioli earned a goal of the week nomination in round 3 for a boundary line snap in the club's win over West Coast. I think it was a blessing in disguise. [41] He returned to full training after round 5 of the AFL season but club doctors remained tight-lipped on an expected match-day return date given his significant lack of conditioning. Both players sustained injuries in the brawl, with Bolton to miss up to a month with a fractured wrist, after Rioli's partner was subjected to inappropriate behaviour. Damien Patrick Hardwick (born 18 August 1972) is an Australian rules football coach and former player. 'The fact of the matter is, they're different. [19] After five rounds the small-forward trio had combined for 23 goals (Rioli with eight) and 44 tackles (10 for Rioli). No updates at the moment. Damien is a good enough character to separate his personal life and his professional life, Riewoldt told reporters. Riolis kick goals, they dont stop them! The three-time premiership coach speaks to DANIEL CHERNY about his summer and the Tigers goals in 2023. The fractured wrist now takes Bolton out of the game for the next few weeks while he undergoes and. In December last year it was revealed Damien and Danielle, who have three children together, had separated. [138] His older cousin Willie Rioli joined the family's playing ranks when he debuted in 2018. 01:27 Mins Published on Aug 4, 2021, 11:28pm Maurice Rioli Jnr set to debut Damien Hardwick had doubts over whether he should let Daniel Rioli play in the AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney before the Richmond small forward kicked the match-winning goal. Daniel Rioli is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). [67] Rioli did not miss a match as a direct result of that injury, but in round 7 suffered more damage with thigh, hip and rib bruising sustained in a marking contest that would lead to him to be ruled out from playing the following week. [5][6] He moved away from home to Victoria at age 14 however, where he boarded at St Patricks College in Ballarat and played in the school's 2015 state schools championship winning side. The Tigers last week said it had no concerns with this (Hardwicks new relationship) under club policy. They dont harass me about the contract. DANIEL CHERNY reveals the inside story of a revamped Richmond career. Picture: AFL Photos RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the technology used by the AFL Review Centre and says it needs to be improved after a controversial finish to Thursday night's elimination final at the Gabba. "My view is I respect Damien's view as Damien's view but it's different. [80] His output was poor in that match however, going scoreless, contributing only nine disposals and with AFL Media noting he "didn't provide enough forward pressure. Contents. Read our Privacy Policy. The change was a bit strange. Danielle Hardwick is still grieving the break-up of her marriage to Richmond coach Damien but says she is ready to "put herself back into the draft". Alana Mazzoni For Daily Mail Australia "I don't condone violence, but the reality is, put anyone in that situation, they're going to stand up for their partner and their mates," Hardwick told Fox Sports' AFL 360. But he also kept getting dropped. [59] In the week-long break that followed, Rioli suffered a minor finger injury while completing a club training session. Following Jason Castagna's retirement announcement on Monday, he shares his thoughts behind the decision and reflects on his Tigerland journey. Thats not a distraction to me at the moment. [13] He also finished ranked sixth at the clubs for tackles and was awarded the Cosgrove-Jenkins Award as Richmond's best first-year player. It turned out that the way forward was to go backwards. Join Eggpicnic's special art workshops at Enlighten, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. [126][15] He was returned to the starting lineup for a single game in round 13, before being dropped to reserves level for an extended period. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has broken his silence after having an affair with a Tigers sales representative. This site is maintained by Racing and Sports Pty Ltd (ABN 093 360 108) ("R&S"). *Odds are current as of 1st March 2023, 11:14pm AEST. He is a three-time premiership player with the club and in 2017 he received the award for the AFL's Goal of the Year. Rioli was also left requiring stitches to his face. Hardwick suggested the idea of a switch to the half-back line. She is still grieving about the unexpected exit of her best friend from her life. Richmond will look to continue their impressive run into finals when they face embattled Essendon at the MCG on Saturday in their final regular season match. "People are going, 'How dare you not fine them and suspend them', but that's just the Richmond Football Club understanding their players, knowing whether or not they did the wrong or right thing. Rioli, 19, is the son of club legend and Norm Smith Medallist Maurice Snr, and the uncle of triple premiership player Daniel, and already has Tigers fans excited. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. Kangaroos coach David Noble urges AFL to help winless North Melbourne, Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett weighing up legal action against AFL after failure of another AFLW bid. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Rioli downplayed the severity of the injury. Its been going well so far.. I am Ms Hardwick now, I am not Mrs Hardwick anymore and it is a family name so we are going to continue to embrace it.. He has been recognised for both his AFL and cricket writing, including winning the Clinton Grybas Rising Star Award at the 2019 Australian Football Media Association Awards. Damien Hardwick and Daniel Rioli at a Richmond training session on October 12, 2022. Rioli was named by AFL Media as one of his side's best players in a 47-point qualifying final victory over the Brisbane Lions to open the finals series, kicking two goals but suffering a rolled ankle during that match. Damien Hardwick and his ex-wife Danielle. The 25-year-old played in Richmond's three premierships as a small forward but has been one of the AFL's most improved players after going to half-back. [120][121] In early May, Rioli was punched in the face by a nightclub patron who he confronted for inappropriate behaviour to his girlfriend. "The great thing is to see him evolve as a player, we saw him come in early and be a part of those three flags up forward," Hardwick said on Thursday. But Im kind of glad that it happened because if I didnt, Id still be a small forward not having an impact, Rioli says. Ive got good help alongside me with the back six.. [74] It would prove to be another short stint though, with Rioli immediately recalled to AFL level after laying seven tackles in that VFL win over North Melbourne. He is now dating another woman A little over 15kms east, in leafy Brighton, Danielle Hardwick, returned to dignified silence. Not to worry. The youngsters escaped sanction by their club, with the pair alleging another patron's "inappropriate behaviour" towards Rioli's girlfriend was the catalyst for the fight. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Hardwick believes Rioli should be in serious contention for a debut All-Australian spot after his outstanding 2022 season. Daniel stood up and tried to eradicate the situation and was punched in the eye. Sign up here to our Real Footy newsletter delivered to your inbox on Mondays and Fridays. [84], Rioli took part in each of his club's two pre-season series matches in March before kicking an equal-team high three goals in a season-opening win over Carlton in round 1. The AFL is aware of the fight but did not comment on Monday night. Daniel Rioli (born 16 April 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). [113], Rioli was hampered by part of the 2021 pre-season training period with an ankle injury, but was ultimately recovered to feature in both the club's pre-season match against Collingwood and its season-opening match against Carlton. Its not my decision to tell the coaches that I dont want to play in the VFL. Daniel Cherny is a Melbourne sportswriter, focusing on AFL and cricket. Daniel Rioli has been out of Richmonds senior side.Credit:Getty Images. PREMIERSHIP forward Daniel Rioli has hurt in his finger in a training session at Punt Road. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says premiership pair Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli have the club's support after a nightclub altercation over the weekend. [78][79] The injury did not require significant treatment or rehabilitation and allowed Rioli to play a full match in his side's preliminary final victory over Geelong a fortnight later. Damien Hardwick had doubts over whether he should let Daniel Rioli play in the AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney before the Richmond small forward kicked the match-winning goal. [139] He is also cousin to former Essendon player Michael Long. Copyright in all R&S materials is owned by Racing and Sports Pty Ltd (R&S). Where was the fun in that? [10], He made his AFL debut in round 1 of the 2016 AFL season in a victory against the club's traditional rival Carlton at the MCG. and All information including race fields and TAB numbers should be checked with an official source. This information is provided for entertainment purposes only. 'It's disappointing. I can understand the fixation on our players, but I suppose from our point of view a players partner was put in an inappropriate situation that she didnt feel comfortable with, Hardwick said. Im trying to play some good footy at the moment, focus day by day, play some good footy hopefully. Reserved. Rioli entered Saturday night's contest under intense scrutiny after he and teammate Shai Bolton were involved in a nightclub scuffle a week earlier. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has hit back at Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's explanation over the nightclub brawl that left two of his Tigers wounded. After 135 games for Richmond, Rioli will be staying at Punt Rd until at least the end of the 2027 season. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. I dont condone violence, but the reality is if you put anyone in that situation and theyre going to stand up for their partner and their mates, and Shai was the same. Danielle, often referred to lovingly by Damien as Mrs Hardwick during press conferences when they were together, is trying to move on with a different phase of her life after the very public breakdown of her 25-year marriage. Richmond stars' Daniel Rioli and Shai Bolton are nursing injuries after being involved in a nightclub brawl in Melbourne last weekend. Hes only been at the club a few months, but this new Magpie is already being discussed as a key cog in Craig McRaes plans for Collingwoods premiership push in 2023. His 76.9% conversion rate was the best of Richmond's top five goal kickers. Former captain Trent Cotchin and veteran forward Jack Riewoldt remain without contracts for next season but are pushing to play on. 'Love makes the perfect kebab': Is this Canberra's best kebab? Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has spoken following the revelation that Tigers Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli were involved in a nightclub fight on Saturday night. Most country footy clubs might provide an AFL player every decade or so. Daniel Rioli has been out of Richmonds senior side. Yet when it happened again last year, Tigers coach Hardwick said something had to give. "We had a laugh the other day with Jack that we're signing up everyone else bar him but that's happens when you're 33, going on 34. Veterans Robbie Tarrant and Dylan Grimes are mainstays down back for the Tigers, but a rookie key defender is doing everything right at Punt Road to keep his name in the frame. Only five Richmond players have played in more premierships than recently retired Jason Castagna. [43] He made his return to competitive football, albeit in limited game-time and via the club's reserve side in the VFL, in the weekend of the AFL's round 9. Teammate Shai Bolton, 22, then stepped in and sustained a fractured wrist during the melee - leaving him sidelined for three weeks. Daniel Rioli was stiff not to make the All-Australian squad. I am searching (for love) and I am from Sydney originally so you never know I might be swayed back that way, she said. The Tigers have fallen to back-to-back losses in the last two weeks and face a St Kilda side on Thursday that came from six goals down to beat West Coast. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has hit back at Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's explanation over the nightclub brawl that left two of his Tigers wounded.. Richmond are trying to balance remaining in contention for more premierships and regenerating through youth. He is a three-time premiership player with the club and in 2017 he received the award for the AFL's Goal of the Year. Danielle also revealed she is open to finding another partner. So if we could just step back and give everyone time and space that would be appreciated., When asked if he has the support of his club, Hardwick replied: Look, I would think so.. [143][144] They announced their separation in February 2020. Picture: Getty Images Former captain Trent Cotchin and veteran forward Jack Riewoldt remain without contracts for next season but are pushing to play on. [6][4] He went on to play as part of the Under-18s Allies in a match against the AFL Academy held prior to the 2015 AFL Grand Final in which he kicked four goals. Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. Australian Associate Press [82][83] At the end of the year, Rioli placed equal-tenth in the club's best and fairest count alongside fellow small forward Jason Castagna. By It was a difficult situation, its not one ideally we want to be in, but the reality is we are where we are.. The father-son selection and son of former Norm Smith Medallist, and two-time club best and fairest, Maurice Rioli, will play as a manic pressure forward for Damien Hardwick's team. [110][111][112] He finished the year having played 18 of a possible 21 matches, and placed equal 14th in the club's best and fairest count. In December last year it was revealed Damien and Danielle, who have three children together, had separated. Rioli, 24, confronted the patron and was punched in the face, suffering a cut under his eye that required two stitches. He is a three-time premiership player with the club and in 2017 he received the award for the AFL's Goal of the Year . Alana Mazzoni For Daily Mail Australia Both years he made it back to play all the Tigers finals, and finished the seasons with his second and third premiership medallions respectively. But now I feel like the more games I play, I feel like a real backman now. Daniel Cherny is a Melbourne sportswriter, focusing on AFL and cricket. [38] Initial forecasts had Rioli slated to begin running again in early January but these proved overly optimistic. Sometimes he needs to go back just to freshen up and find the footy a little bit for his own peace of mind. "The great thing is to see him evolve as a player, we saw him come in early and be a part of those three flags up forward," Hardwick said on Thursday. Im pretty fast, pretty quick. [23] After six rounds, Rioli was tied-second at the club for goals scored that season. Ability is no question, hes got it.. Premiership heroes Shane Edwards, Kane Lambert and Josh Caddy have already retired this year, following on from the departures of defenders David Astbury and Bachar Houli at the end of 2021. 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