Peter Riccardi
Geelong
AFL career
288 games286 goals
- Debut
- R4 1992 v WCE12 Apr 1992
- Most recent
- R19 2006 v STK13 Aug 2006
Stats
2006 | GEE | 6 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 11.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 52 |
2005 | GEE | 22 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 13.6 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 63 |
2004 | GEE | 19 | 9.8 | 4.6 | 14.5 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 66 |
2003 | GEE | 20 | 9.1 | 4.7 | 13.8 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 65 |
2002 | GEE | 22 | 11.8 | 5.1 | 16.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 79 |
2001 | GEE | 15 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 15.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 63 |
2000 | GEE | 18 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 75 |
1999 | GEE | 21 | 14.7 | 5.0 | 19.7 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 82 |
1998 | GEE | 20 | 12.9 | 6.3 | 19.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 77 |
1997 | GEE | 21 | 13.1 | 4.6 | 17.7 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 75 |
1996 | GEE | 22 | 13.0 | 5.7 | 18.7 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 77 |
1995 | GEE | 22 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 16.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 71 |
1994 | GEE | 23 | 11.0 | 5.8 | 16.8 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 65 |
1993 | GEE | 17 | 12.1 | 7.1 | 19.1 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 68 |
1992 | GEE | 20 | 11.2 | 5.1 | 16.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 62 |
Bio
Recruited to Geelong after legendary scout Stephen Wells spotted him playing a local school game, Peter Riccardi became one of the Cats’ most durable and damaging players of the 1990s and early 2000s. A dashing wingman and half-forward with a penetrating left foot, he was known for his breakaway speed and ability to carry the ball over long distances. Riccardi wasted little time establishing himself, featuring in Geelong’s heartbreaking Grand Final losses in 1992, 1994, and 1995 early in his career. His distinctive mullet and flair made him a cult figure at Kardinia Park, but his substance matched the style, underscored by his victory in the 1998 Carji Greeves Medal as the club's best and fairest.
Riccardi’s longevity saw him evolve from a speedy youngster into a crafty veteran who could turn matches with a single kick. His most famous moment came in 2002 against Carlton at Marvel Stadium, where he slotted a booming 50-metre goal after the siren to secure a miraculous victory. Despite his individual brilliance and service over 15 seasons, Riccardi’s career ended with a touch of misfortune; he was delisted at the end of 2006, missing out on the club’s premiership drought-breaking win by just one season. He retired as a member of the VFL/AFL Italian Team of the Century and remains one of the few players to reach the 280-game milestone without a premiership medallion.
Profile
- Born
- 17 Dec 1972 (age 53y 308d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Honours
- Geelong B&F1998
- 2nd
- 1999
- 3rd
- 2002
- Top 10
- 1996, 2000
Bio
1 revisionRecruited to Geelong after legendary scout Stephen Wells spotted him playing a local school game, Peter Riccardi became one of the Cats’ most durable and damaging players of the 1990s and early 2000s. A dashing wingman and half-forward with a penetrating left foot, he was known for his breakaway speed and ability to carry the ball over long distances. Riccardi wasted little time establishing himself, featuring in Geelong’s heartbreaking Grand Final losses in 1992, 1994, and 1995 early in his career. His distinctive mullet and flair made him a cult figure at Kardinia Park, but his substance matched the style, underscored by his victory in the 1998 Carji Greeves Medal as the club's best and fairest.
Riccardi’s longevity saw him evolve from a speedy youngster into a crafty veteran who could turn matches with a single kick. His most famous moment came in 2002 against Carlton at Marvel Stadium, where he slotted a booming 50-metre goal after the siren to secure a miraculous victory. Despite his individual brilliance and service over 15 seasons, Riccardi’s career ended with a touch of misfortune; he was delisted at the end of 2006, missing out on the club’s premiership drought-breaking win by just one season. He retired as a member of the VFL/AFL Italian Team of the Century and remains one of the few players to reach the 280-game milestone without a premiership medallion.