Cyril Rioli

Cyril Rioli
Rioli playing for Hawthorn in April 2017
Personal information
Full name Cyril Rioli
Nickname(s) Junior
Date of birth (1989-07-14) 14 July 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Tiwi Islands, Australia
Original team(s) St Mary's (NTFL)/Scotch College(APS)
Draft No. 12, 2007 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2008, Hawthorn vs. Melbourne, at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Height 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Half forward flank
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2008–2018 Hawthorn 189 (275)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Cyril Rioli (born 14 July 1989) is a former Australian rules football player who played with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League. Rioli was a member of four premiership teams and was the Norm Smith Medallist in the 2015 AFL Grand Final.

Primarily a forward pocket, Rioli also spent time in the midfield, although injuries limited his ability to spend long periods in the midfield. Rioli was noted for not being a particularly high-possession player, and instead using his few possessions efficiently.