Cyril Rioli
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Rioli playing for Hawthorn in April 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Cyril Rioli III | ||
| Nickname | Junior | ||
| Born |
14 July 1989 Tiwi Islands, Australia | ||
| Original team | 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 | Half forward flank | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2008–2018 | Hawthorn | 189 (275) | |
| Representative team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| 2007–2009 | Indigenous All-Stars | 2 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| 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 (AFL). 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.