Maurice Rioli Jnr

[Panthera Tigris]

His improvement has been off the charts this year in all areas. We will have to wait a couple more years to see where his ceiling is, but I am predicting very high.

I agree absolutely. I think he’s a beauty.

Interesting during the week, chatting to other footy observers. A few mixed views. Some in total agreement, some a bit meah.

I think those still a bit indifferent seem to fall into the trap of comparing him to Maurice Snr. Unfair comparison on two fronts. 1) Maurice Jnr is his own man, 2) People forget we never got to see Maurice Snr in Richmond colours at the age Maurice Jnr is. By the time he came to Richmond he was already a seasoned, fully matured man, with a lot of senior WAFL and NTFL under his belt.

 

[Tiger44]

Needs a spell in my opinion. Just doesnt do enough with the ball. Works hard but we need more.

 

[bairdy380]

Getting the ball, needs to back his first decision

 

[WesternTiger]

Needs a spell in my opinion. Just doesnt do enough with the ball. Works hard but we need more.

I’m sure he will…next weekend maybe?

 

[Scoop]

Following the Castagna model output model.

 

[BT Tiger]

He isn't quick enough for his size and struggles overhead. I want him to succeed but not convinced he's got enough tricks in the bag to compensate for his deficiencies.

 

[dimmauchump]

I think MRJ missed Lynch tonight. Also reckon the small ground didnt suit him. Needs space to chase and run

 

[St Kevin]

Following the Castagna model output model.

He was a lot better than George tonight. Castagna may as well have been playing backgammon on the HFF.

 

[bringbakflemmo]

If Maurice continues with the style of play he played tonight ,ie chase,chase, chase then we cannot have he and George in the same team.
Get rid of George.

 

[Tigers2011]

Was poor offensively tonight & that’s the issue with him. It may not ever be more than this. Wait & see.

 

[rensman]

Reckon his pressure caused multiple to,S and at least three goals

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

Was a bit down tonight, but must persist with

 

[tigerlove]

Reckon his pressure caused multiple to,S and at least three goals

Yep, offensively did little but his defensive pressure is off the charts. And we're talking quality pressure.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

Is going to be a player

 

[St Kevin]

Yep, offensively did little but his defensive pressure is off the charts. And we're talking quality pressure.

The goal he kicked, beating two taller players off a hack Ross kick was great. That's what Castagna has lost.

 

[tigerlove]

Was poor offensively tonight & that’s the issue with him. It may not ever be more than this. Wait & see.

5 gamer. Has plenty of time.

 

[dimmauchump]

Continues to play. Would love to see him and Stack in the fwd line instead of george and mrj

 

[Redford]

Lacks a bit of composure and strength. Persist with however.

 

[Tigers2011]

5 gamer. Has plenty of time.

I hope so. Don’t think we can play both Castagna & Rioli for much longer though.

 

[tigerlove]

I hope so. Don’t think we can play both Castagna & Rioli for much longer though.

Even if we had Eddie Better in his prime we can't keep playing Castagna.