Cyril RIOLI

2017 Digest:   Livewire pressure forward underlined a strong pre-season by playing opening JLT match against Cats. Going well.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Ess	Unsighted for long periods after early knock and wasn't his normal self.	3
2	Adel	Early goal was only highlight of a day in which he struggled to find his feet. Four tackles and five inside-50s.	3
3	GCS	Looked dangerous when the ball was in his vicinity. The ball was not there much though.	4
4	Geel	Three effective disposals in first half and not much better after half time. Is he victim of team around him or just out of form?	3
5	WCE	Started in centre square and gave amazing value for his possessions. Not back to his absolute best, but not far off.	7
6		Hip.
7	Melb	Started brightly then faded as game dragged on. Didn’t kick a goal and just four inside-50s.	5
8	Bris	Was moved into the midfield in the third quarter and was dangerous. Injured left knee though and sat out final term.	6
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2016 Season

1	Geel	Just four touches in the first half. Went one-handed a few times but OK in fightback.	5
2	WCE	Used forward and in centre bounce. Backed up Norm Smith display with four classy goals.	8
3	WB	A typical 11 touch, three goal pearler from the champ. His finishing was clinical.	7
4	StK	Kept extremely quiet for much of the day by Geary. Laid five tackles.	3
5	Adel	Every action oozed brilliance be it tackling, marking or soccered goals.	7
6	GWS	Hardly sighted in the first half when game was hot. He’ll bounce back.	4
7	Rich	Made the most of every disposal with bursts of brilliance.	7
8		Personal leave.
9	Syd	Barely had a sniff in first half and swung into middle in third term and tried to lift.	3
10	Bris	Superb defensive pressure up forward with eight tackles and was rewarded with five goals.	7
11	Melb	Fumbled a few times and wasn’t at his best but tackling in final term was superb.	5
13	NM	In such a big game his brilliant efforts were pure gold dust.	7
14		Personal leave.
16	Port	Antagonised the opposition with toughness and inspired his teammates with skill.	8
17	Syd	Dangerous around the ball. Took a hanger and kicked the winning goal from 50.	8
18	Rich	Set game alight with three second-half goals. Excitement machine didn’t disappoint.	7
19		Quad.
20	Melb	Hawk’s best. Took a screamer, kicked four goals and laid 12 tackles.	9
21	NM	Pretty well held but still found a way to kick three goals.	6
22	WCE	Took a long time to get involved. There was no Cyril magic.	4
23	Coll	Played in bursts for three goals and one screamer. Dangerous when near it.	7
QF	Geel	Guthrie started on him. Really came into it in second quarter.	6
SF	WB	Forward pressure enormous early but influence reduced as game wore on.	5

2015 Season

1	Geel	Provided some highlight material with some of his efforts One goal.	6
2	Ess	Made things happen inside 50 and pressed up into midfield. Solid effort.	6
3	WB	Started in the middle and made positive contribution. One huge mark.	6
4	Port	Lively up forward, had a great tussle with Pittard.	5
5	NM	Lively effort with some special touches and knock ons.	6
6	GWS	Battled hard but failed to produce his best up forward and in the middle.	4
7	Melb	Allowed to get into game early due to slack marking. Did well.	7
8	Syd	Smith on his hammer but lively forward of centre. Two goals.	7
9	GCS	Quiet overall. Subbed off at last change for a rest.	4
10	StK	Tightly tracked by Webster, normal efficiency down. Some failed exotic tricks.	3
12	Adel	One of the most electrifying players ever to play the game.	7
13		Personal leave.
14	Coll	Made instant impact, three goals from five kicks in first half. Five by end.	8
15	Frem	Burst into the game in second term but was only a role player on day.	5
16	Syd	Goals either side of half time put an end to any Sydney uprising. Eight tackles.	8
17	Carl	Pretty well held by Buckley but did provide a spark at times. Two goals.	6
18	Rich	Missed two set shots in final term that were costly.	5
19	WCE	Terrific game and helped to inspire the team.	7
20	Geel	Added to highlight reel with six goals from 10 kicks. Great to watch.	9
21	Port	Kicked two goals but didn’t have the impact he did last time out.	5
22	Bris	Only goal came after Sicily howler but was industrious as always.	5
23		Ill.
QF	WCE	One of few Hawks to look threatening when he got the ball but didn’t finish.	6
SF	Adel	Laird did a great job on him given weight of ball against. No goals, one inside-50.	4
PF	Frem	Important with his pressure in the final term. Three goals, two the sealers.	7
GF	WCE	Electric start set up game. Constantly involved in scoring and was unstoppable.	9

2014 Season

1		Suspended.
2	Ess	Came to life in second term and among the best. Kicked winning goal.	7
3	Frem	Brilliant passages from the start and lit up the whole game at times.	6
4	GCS	Not a big game but didn’t have to be.	4
5	Geel	One goal in final term but didn’t have a day he will want to remember.	2
6	Rich	Morris went with him. Quiet start but brilliant third term with three goals.	8
7	StK	Rarely sighted in the first hour, but then made some rapier incisions.	5
8	Syd	Got off chain to link between defence and attack then pinged a hammy.	5
10		Hamstring.
11		Hamstring.
12	WCE	Subbed after three quarters. Got through and did some great things.	6
13	Carl	Lively effort highlighted by three goals and some superb running.	8
14	Coll	Struggled to shake Williams. Still flashed brilliance for two goals and six tackles.	6
15	GCS	Doing his bit until he tore hamstring to take shine off the day/season.	5
16		Hamstring.
17		Hamstring.
18		Hamstring.
19		Hamstring.
20		Hamstring.
21		Hamstring.
22		Hamstring.
23		Hamstring.
QF		Hamstring.
SF		Hamstring.
PF	VFL	Tagged by Darley and looked very rusty. Sat out final term.	–
GF	Syd	Stats of nine disposals on Smith weren’t big but he contributed super pressure.	5

2013 Season

1	Geel	Lively although lack of fitness told at the end.	4
2	WCE	Four goals and was in everything across half forward.	7
3	Coll	Great battle against Johnson in first half – 14 contested poss, five inside-50s.	7
4	Frem	Electric off half forward. Had a hand in nearly everything in the second term.	8
5	NM	Incisive brilliance at the right times for Hawks. Hurt his hamstring late	8
6		Hamstring.
7		Hamstring.
8		Hamstring.
9		Hamstring.
10		Hamstring.
11		Hamstring.
12		Hamstring.
13		Hamstring.
14		Hamstring.
15	Geel	Sub. On late third term and buzzed around. Didn’t impact scoreboard.	2
16	Port	Second game back from a long layoff and kicked a wonderful left foot snap.	6
17	WB	Back to his best early in the game before fading out late. Nine tackles.	4
18	Ess	Brilliant running goal in second term and added four score assists.	6
19	Rich	Hammered by Morris and failed to impact. No goals and two inside-50s.	2
20	StK	Geary kept a tight watch on him and limited his input.	4
21	Coll	Stats not huge but lit up the MCG in second term.	5
22	NM	Helped split game open late in the third with sparkling play, including gem of a goal.	7
23		Ankle.
QF		Ankle.
SF
PF	Geel	Couldn’t get a foothold in game early. Threatened at times, better for the run.	4
GF	Frem	Put on plenty of pressure and always in the thick of it.	5

2012 Season

1	Coll	Huge influence with two first half goals and a screamer. 14 contested poss.	7
2	Geel	Shadowed by Hunt and well held first half. Not a big possession day.	5
3	Adel	Not big impact in first half as he was followed by Doughty. Quiet overall.	4
4	WCE	Quiet for three quarters then almost won game with a great last term.	6
5	Syd	One brilliant high mark but Shaw contained him.	3
6	StK	Magical display with six goals. Played with heavy heart after death of relative.	9
7	Melb	Couple of big leaps early. Not as deadly with boot. Subbed off late.	3
8	Frem	Creative in first half when it mattered.	6
9	Rich	Shadowed by Morris and while he kicked 2.3 he was generally well held.	4
10	NM	Kicked two goals and zipped around but took a back seat to Buddy.	5
11	Port	Quiet game by his lofty standards, was well held by Jacob Surjan	4
12	Bris	Bobbed up regularly in attacking zone but kicking wayward.	6
14	Carl	Very quiet in first half. Couldn’t shake Joseph, but still tackled hard.	4
15	GWS	Started and finished the game strongly, hit scoreboard in last quarter.	7
16	WB	Tagged by Picken and played in spurts for two goals and three goal assists.	6
17	Coll	Kicked one goal but gave five away in a great team performance.	7
18	Ess	Usual tackling brilliance and creativity. Never out of game over four quarters.	7
19	Geel	Flitted in and out of the game but huge in getting team back into the contest.	7
20	Port	Subbed off early with a shoulder concern.	2
23	WCE	Subbed on before last change much to fans’ delight. Had influence with a goal.	3
QF	Coll	Missed gettable chances early but kicked two in second half, plus three assists.	6
PF	Adel	Cream rose to the stop when it mattered late in the piece.	7
GF	Syd	Smith matched up on him in attack. Unable to get free or dictate terms.	4