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Yes if he wants to make a job out of it he needs a big pre season starting now. His forward pressure may suprise you as he is more exposed. It looks like a Swans vs EP final could happen I expect a much better contest. Hopefully we have many EP kids playing and the Eagles rest plenty.

MarkOlsen wrote: maybe if he gave up the meat pies for a few weeks he might prove you correct, at this stage he is more Sibby and Dean than Cyril and Maurice.
Heath Shaw would get 40 kicks for GWS playing on Rioli who would need a deckchair after 5 minutes to sit down.

hahaha...nice one MO.

yes, his forward pressure is elite, 1 tackle in 2 league games..you must have him confused with Cyril.

Having watched him over 6 or so games cause many turnovers leading to goals including chase down tackles. I'm quite comfortable to say his forward pressure is an asset. I guess after watching him for one match you have pidgeon holed him as another lazy ____

the stats don't lie Larry - 1 tackle in 2 league games.
you meant to say you were impressed with the 1 tackle he put on in the previous league game he played cos he didnt get any on the weekend.
hopefully he takes that pressure into the game against GWS on the weekend, Heath Shaw will be worried no doubt.

He pulled a hamstring against WP Mark played about twenty minutes. Kicked goal of the day and took Mark of the day in that time. Against Swans you would know our stationary forwards layed about 5 tackles between them. This could indicate many things about the match but you seem we'll researched so I won't bore you. I find it incredible in this country our young indigenous folk get judged so harshly at first glance. Any chance of some positivity in this world so quick to deride.

I find it incredible in this country that people bring race into the conversation...I haven't read anything on here mentioning his Aboriginality except your last comment.

BC you must be living in a different country to me this joints getting no better. You can't even mention the institutional R word without people getting uncomfortable. White people thinking they understand what constitutes racism.

you continue to bang on about race and you're the only one doing it. I thought we were commenting on the efforts or lack thereof of a particular player not the colour of his skin....move on LB.

Larry Bird wrote: You under estimate the talent of Rioli he is elite talent even in his round shape. Sub 3 second for 20m, hamstrings and perhaps diet have held him back this year. He could easily play against GWS this week and kick goals, I doubt any WAFL side holds any fear for him. His foot skills and goal sense are as good as anyone I have watched live.

Sounds like you know your stuff Larry,you could get a gig as a talent manager with all your knowledge.