Welcome to the Tigers - Daniel Rioli

[nikolasmia]

His positional move has saved his career

Has all the tools to be elite in the position

Great coaching

 

[MB78]

Loved his game tonight. Looked more composed and instinctive than I have seen him since 2017.

Rioli has just taken Houli’s place in our team and should have Houli as his personal coach now.

 

[Blind Charlie]

Liking what I'm seeing with the new role, hopefully onwards and upwards from here on.

 

[tigerlove]

Excellent game. Hope it continues. Would be great to have an in-form Rioli and Stack on each half back flank for the next few years.

 

[MD Jazz]

There was some Rioli spark again.

 

[spook]

Foot skills off half back.

I get the feeling long ball types like Houli and Short are yesterday.

Rioli and Stack are *smile* lethal over 35.

Yes, Carts. Gotta hit targets. That's why I say trade Jayden: he's the worst 'elite' kick I've ever seen.

 

[Smoking Aces]

Brilliant game tonight. Best game for some time. His foot skills are beautiful. Was running at 100% efficiency half way through the 3rd.

 

[Scoop]

Solid game. Real solid.

Lot of water to pass under the bridge before its a full time success.

 

[artball]

Rioli , Mansell and Stack across the back ! all 3 looked good tonight

 

[Tigers2011]

Best game since 2017.

 

[MD Jazz]

Yes, Carts. Gotta hit targets. That's why I say trade Jayden: he's the worst 'elite' kick I've ever seen.

And Daniel can defend.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Half back is a lot easier than half forward. Inspired move & Dan is relishing the change.

 

[year of the tiger]

Rioli , Mansell and Stack across the back ! all 3 looked good tonight

That’s where our run and carry came from to - no coincidence really.

Were back baby.

 

[Barkdog]

Half back is a lot easier than half forward. Inspired move & Dan is relishing the change.

I agree ToO.....Dan looked really engaged tonight, looked like he wanted to be out there. Body language was really positive

 

[Birdman19]

He had speed and good at feeling the heat. He hit up the outside players so many times tonight. 19 disposals from half back isn't too shabby

 

[toothless]

Needs to be reinvigorated/reinvented, half back is the best option IMO

Glad Dimma reads PRE

 

[MB78]

He had speed and good at feeling the heat. He hit up the outside players so many times tonight. 19 disposals from half back isn't too shabby

95% efficiency with those 19 disposals is even more impressive.

 

[dmc]

Looks really composed and is running to the right spots. Like what I’m seeing so far.

 

[Baloo]

Dan sat on Cameron last night right? Did well enough in his 2nd game as a defender.

Loved his speed in closing down and tackling ferocity. Good use of the ball when bringing it out. Needs a bit of work on the skill of spoiling and out positioning the opponent but he's showing good signs.

Give him a few more games and when he finally feels comfortable down back, lookout.

 

[tigerdell]

First point. A foot race. Daniel is out of position chasing a loose that is moving towards their goals. Dave is closer and closing. Daniel does not take ground from Dave. He did accelerate but could not get the closing speed.

Dave is a 3.0. Daniel is a 2.89, or was. (Injury in 2017? Did it have a lasting impact? Looks that way.) But Daniel still has some acceleration. Maybe turning is a big deal.

We move him to HB.

He was not BOG. Not even prolific. But he looked a natural. And how long was he out before he reinvented himself? It was quick.

Reckon the camera angles was deceptive for his chase with Dave. Discount the reading.

Daniel is not the fastest back pocket we have but is marked upgrade speedwise compared to Bach. Has zip and will improve field positioning to close out the open break.

Its Mansell who brings real speed.
overall with Daniel, Mansell and Stacky we have increased our backline buzz