Cyril Rioli
Hawthorn · “Junior”
AFL career
189 games275 goals
- Debut
- R1 2008 v MEL23 Mar 2008
- Most recent
- R4 2018 v MEL15 Apr 2018
Stats
AFL
2018 | HAW | 4 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 9.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 39 | 55 |
2017 | HAW | 7 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 12.4 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 60 | 64 |
2016 | HAW | 21 | 9.3 | 4.4 | 13.7 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 6.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 83 | 89 |
2015 | HAW | 24 | 9.8 | 5.6 | 15.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 81 | 96 |
2014 | HAW | 12 | 9.3 | 6.0 | 15.3 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 77 | 89 |
2013 | HAW | 15 | 9.1 | 5.9 | 15.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 74 | 89 |
2012 | HAW | 23 | 9.9 | 6.2 | 16.1 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 85 | 100 |
2011 | HAW | 19 | 10.0 | 6.2 | 16.2 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 84 | 97 |
2010 | HAW | 20 | 10.2 | 7.2 | 17.3 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 84 | 92 |
2009 | HAW | 19 | 8.8 | 6.8 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 76 | 79 |
2008 | HAW | 25 | 8.0 | 5.8 | 13.8 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 66 | 76 |
VFL
2014 | BHH | 1 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 50 |
Bio
Born into one of Australian football's most celebrated dynasties, Cyril Rioli arrived at Hawthorn via pick 12 in the 2007 National Draft carrying the weight of the famous Tiwi Islands surname. He wasted no time establishing himself in the senior side, playing every game in his debut season, including the 2008 premiership victory. A high-pressure small forward, Rioli was renowned not just for his goal sense but for his relentless defensive acts, with his chasing and tackling often cited as the standard for forwards across the competition. His influence on games frequently exceeded his raw possession counts, as he possessed the rare ability to turn a match with a handful of decisive involvements in the forward half or through the midfield.
Rioli became a cornerstone of Hawthorn's golden era, securing three consecutive premierships between 2013 and 2015. His performance in the 2015 Grand Final earned him the Norm Smith Medal, solidifying his status as a big-game specialist. Despite persistent hamstring issues that occasionally interrupted his continuity, he remained an automatic selection when fit due to his clean hands and elite decision-making. In a move that surprised the football community, he announced his immediate retirement midway through the 2018 season at the age of 28 to return to the Northern Territory. He departed the game as a triple All-Australian and four-time premiership player, leaving a legacy as one of the most impactful small forwards in VFL/AFL history.
Profile
- Born
- 14 July 1989 (age 37y 99d)
- Birthplace
- Tiwi, NT
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(4×) 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Norm Smith Medal2015
- All-Australian(3×) 2012, 2015, 2016
- AFLCA Best Young Player2009
- Goal of the Year2009
- Hawthorn B&F
- 2nd
- 2009, 2015
- Top 10
- 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016
Family
- Uncle:Michael Long, Maurice Rioli
- Cousin:Dean Rioli, Jake Long, Daniel Rioli, Willie Rioli, Ben Long, Maurice Rioli
Bio
1 revisionBorn into one of Australian football's most celebrated dynasties, Cyril Rioli arrived at Hawthorn via pick 12 in the 2007 National Draft carrying the weight of the famous Tiwi Islands surname. He wasted no time establishing himself in the senior side, playing every game in his debut season, including the 2008 premiership victory. A high-pressure small forward, Rioli was renowned not just for his goal sense but for his relentless defensive acts, with his chasing and tackling often cited as the standard for forwards across the competition. His influence on games frequently exceeded his raw possession counts, as he possessed the rare ability to turn a match with a handful of decisive involvements in the forward half or through the midfield.
Rioli became a cornerstone of Hawthorn's golden era, securing three consecutive premierships between 2013 and 2015. His performance in the 2015 Grand Final earned him the Norm Smith Medal, solidifying his status as a big-game specialist. Despite persistent hamstring issues that occasionally interrupted his continuity, he remained an automatic selection when fit due to his clean hands and elite decision-making. In a move that surprised the football community, he announced his immediate retirement midway through the 2018 season at the age of 28 to return to the Northern Territory. He departed the game as a triple All-Australian and four-time premiership player, leaving a legacy as one of the most impactful small forwards in VFL/AFL history.