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This guy has been seriously good this year. I thought it was going to be his last season. Good on him for turning it around!
Player Watch #10 Maurice Rioli Jnr
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He was never bad and just lacked fitness, but still faster and a better tackler than most in his unfit state.
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Did he have and injury concern against the Saints? His time on ground was 55% which was 20% less than any of our other non-injured players (apart from Graham who I imagine was managed). Against the Swans his ToG was 65% I think. Part of it would be lack of a tank, but 55% is low.
He's been really good though. Disposlas and tackles agains the Swans, goals and tackles against the Saints. Need our other players to apply as much consistent pressure as he has the past couple weeks.
He's been really good though. Disposlas and tackles agains the Swans, goals and tackles against the Saints. Need our other players to apply as much consistent pressure as he has the past couple weeks.
Where'd he go?
Great first half minus the finishing and then 1 handball and 1 free against in the second half. Weird
Great first half minus the finishing and then 1 handball and 1 free against in the second half. Weird
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Midfield led By JGTI and co. caved in . Was still busy being a pest, but did disappear and probably still not 100% fit . djspank posted this during game day , but i think he meant 27min mark of the first quarter.
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Is getting better, I am sure he will learn from that mistake.
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I’d like to put my hand up and say I was wrong about MRJ. I didn’t think he’d make it, but if he gets himself up to speed with the requirements of a pro footballer I’m now confident he will develop into a very good player.
If he got himself rock hard fit he could actually be an excellent player, I’m just not overly confident he’ll ever be a 100% pro. Here’s hoping he does as we need him to take further steps.
Well done MRJ and well done Richmond selectors for showing faith in him.
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If he got himself rock hard fit he could actually be an excellent player, I’m just not overly confident he’ll ever be a 100% pro. Here’s hoping he does as we need him to take further steps.
Well done MRJ and well done Richmond selectors for showing faith in him.
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Yep, same here mate. I wrongly called him out as a no hoper too early too.
Really loving his progression now. Can't believe how tall he plays in a marking contest for such a short arse.
Has improved significantly and looks every bit an afl footballer , would love to push his disposals up to 15p plus most weeks coz he’s really making them count now
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Would love to see him have the odd cameo in the middle. In His standout game in the VFL last year he went ballistic in a quarter playing in the guts. Don’t have too much to lose at the moment as our midfield is pretty gross
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Has to be confidence, marking high balls, kick straight, taking blokes on and actually getting away with it, all aspects of his game that appeared a weakness.
His moves thru traffic are a real standout , clearly he’s being backed for once
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I think it's important to acknowledge that it's not just about attitude. Some players simply don't have the physical capability to be AFL-level athletes. I'm far from convinced on MRJ yet. Nice cameos, poor decision making, questionable skills. I like the effort he's showing though.
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Yep and I like the fact the mistakes hes making now are when hes trying to do something, that has to mean Yze has backed him in and hes not scared anymore.
I have backed Maurice all the way through. He was amazing in 2022 and he is still only 21 now. He just needs to tidy a couple of things up ball in hand, but without the ball, he is miles ahead of anyone, like his old man he has a natural chasing and tackling instinct. I love watching him play, but when we get back to finals he should be a powerful asset for us.
So you’re just looking for perfect players with super skills that never make mistakes, correct? That’s a ridiculous call on MRJ. He’s showing more than enough for a 21 year old kid.
Despite MRJ's poor form, poor condition, poor judgement trying to out run oppo players, poor goal kicking in games in 2023 he got 6 games at the Start of 23, 2 at the end. Coaches seem to love him.
He's returned in good nic and it looks like he's in Yze's plans. Generally playing somewhat better
The pressure in the saints game was great. His goal kicking & awareness are works in progress. CFC 5 point loss had a Mansell MRJ stuff up a goal
I did see he & Campbell on the field goal kicking an hour before the Suns game. Looks like he'll be learning on the job in the AFL.
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Dunno about great. He had 9 possesions only 3 effective at 33% DE. Take the goal out and that translates to 2 effective disposals in an ENTIRE game. Watch his snap into the man on the mark and it's mind boggling he even attempted it, the opposition player was 3m away and already lunging at him. People can laugh and say that Richo did similar..... when you kick 800 goals and run your arse off leading non stop all day you're gonna make blunders, same as even Gary Ablett Snr would've. For all his "DEFENSIVE" work, his opponents are regularly racking up 20-35 possies a week. He has improved this year I'll give him that. But his baseline from last year was the worst player in the entire comp. I'd love to see Coulthard, Green and Cumbo given plenty of opportunities too ASAP. Surpassing MRJ's overall contribution wouldn't be hard.
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No, not at all. What worries my about MRJ is his ceiling. Do you think he can be as good as Tyson Stengle or Gryan Miers?
IMHO he won't make it. I hope I'm wrong.
Maurice is at least as good as those guys as a 21yo.
