{"id":72520,"date":"2020-09-20T15:40:08","date_gmt":"2020-09-20T05:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=72520"},"modified":"2020-09-20T15:40:08","modified_gmt":"2020-09-20T05:40:08","slug":"afl-draft-watch-maurice-rioli-jnr-oakleigh-chargers-nt-thunder-allies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/09\/20\/afl-draft-watch-maurice-rioli-jnr-oakleigh-chargers-nt-thunder-allies\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Maurice Rioli Jnr (Oakleigh Chargers\/NT Thunder\/Allies)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IN the midst of football’s long-awaited return, Draft Central<\/em> takes a look at some of this year\u2019s brightest names who have already represented their state in some capacity leading into 2020, or are bolting into draft contention. While plenty has changed between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed at pre-season testing,<\/em>\u00a0and some of our scouting notes on them from last year.<\/p>\n

Next under the microscope in our AFL Draft watch is Oakleigh Chargers and NT Thunder prospect, Maurice Rioli Jnr<\/strong><\/a>. He is the son of late Richmond great, Maurice Rioli<\/strong><\/em>, and is eligible to be taken by the Tigers in this year’s draft under the father-son rule. As his pedigree would suggest, the 18-year-old is an excitement machine out on the field, boasting electric pace, sharp skills, and an uncanny knack of finding the goals. While he stands at just 173cm, Rioli is not afraid to get stuck in, boasting a high contested possession rate and applying smothering defensive pressure as he rotates forward through the midfield.<\/p>\n

Having moved down to Victoria this year to complete his studies at Scotch College, Rioli was also keen to run out for Oakleigh in the now-scrapped NAB League competition. Nonetheless, he remains one of the sole prospects based in the Southern state to have completed a season of football in 2020, after he helped St Mary’s qualify for this year’s NTFL Grand Final in a memorable post-season.<\/p>\n

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PLAYER PAGE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Maurice Rioli Jnr<\/strong><\/a>
\nOakleigh Chargers\/NT Thunder\/Allies
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> September 1, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 173cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 73kg<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Small Forward\/Midfielder<\/p>\n

Strengths:\u00a0<\/strong>Speed, smarts, goal sense, defensive pressure, creativity
\nImprovements:\u00a0<\/strong>Consistency\/sustained impact<\/p>\n

2019 NAB League averages: <\/b>3 games | 11.3 disposals | 1.3 marks | 6.3 tackles | 3.0 inside 50s | 0.3 goals (1)<\/p>\n

>> Feature: Maurice Rioli Jnr<\/a><\/p>\n

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PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Standing Vertical Jump:\u00a0<\/strong>60cm
\nRunning Vertical Jump (R\/L):\u00a0<\/strong>62cm\/78cm
\nSpeed (20m):\u00a0<\/strong>2.98 seconds
\nAgility:\u00a0<\/strong>8.11 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo):\u00a0<\/strong>20.5<\/p>\n

>> Full Testing Results:<\/strong>
\nJumps<\/a>
\n20m Sprint<\/a>
\nAgility<\/a>
\nYo-yo<\/a><\/p>\n

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SCOUTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2019 NAB League Round 3 vs. Tasmania Devils<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Alex Gibson<\/em><\/p>\n

The way this bottom-ager plays, it is no surprise he is a Rioli. His presence of silky skill was complimented beautifully by his dashing speed. Although he did not have huge numbers, his possessions were damaging thanks to his precise vision and ability to lower his eyes. A run-down tackle at the start of the third quarter got the crowd up on its feet.<\/p>\n

2018 Under 16 National Championships vs. Tasmania<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

The latest of the Rioli clan, Maurice has all of the traits you would expect given his pedigree. While he did not find a heap of the ball in the forward half, he looked dangerous in possession and started the game off perfectly with a snap after slipping his opponent. While he is still very raw, Rioli has plenty of talent to work with and is not afraid to pull off a party trick at full pace. At 173cm, he is not quite yet ready for a spot in the midfield, but was given a run at a centre bounce in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

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Featured Image: <\/strong>Maurice Rioli Jnr in action for St Mary’s | Source: Keri Megelus\/News Corp Australia<\/p>\n

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>> 2020 AFL National Draft Combine List<\/a>
\n>> 2020 Allies U18s Squad Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

>> August 2020 Power Rankings<\/a>
\n>> July 2020 Power Rankings<\/a>
\n>> September 2020 Power Rankings<\/a><\/p>\n

>> CATCH UP ON OUR DRAFT WATCH SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allies:<\/strong>
\nTahj Abberley<\/a>
\nCharlie Byrne<\/a>
\nJackson Callow<\/a>
\nBlake Coleman<\/a>
\nBraeden Campbell<\/a>
\nAlex Davies<\/a>
\nOliver Davis<\/a>
\nErrol Gulden<\/a>
\nJoel Jeffrey<\/a>
\nPatrick Walker<\/a><\/p>\n

South Australia:<\/strong>
\nKaine Baldwin<\/a>
\nBailey Chamberlain<\/a>
\nBrayden Cook<\/a>
\nZac Dumesny<\/a>
\nCorey Durdin<\/a>
\nLuke Edwards<\/a>
\nLachlan Jones<\/a>
\nTariek Newchurch<\/a>
\nCaleb Poulter<\/a>
\nTom Powell<\/a>
\nTaj Schofield<\/a>
\nHenry Smith<\/a>
\nRiley Thilthorpe<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Country:<\/strong>
\nSam Berry<\/a>
\nTanner Bruhn<\/a>
\nJack Ginnivan<\/a>
\nOliver Henry<\/a>
\nElijah Hollands<\/a>
\nZach Reid<\/a>
\nNick Stevens<\/a>
\nJamarra Ugle-Hagan<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Metro:<\/strong>
\nJake Bowey<\/a>
\nJackson Cardillo<\/a>
\nNikolas Cox<\/a>
\nConnor Downie<\/a>
\nEddie Ford<\/a>
\nMax Heath<\/a>
\nBailey Laurie<\/a>
\nFinlay Macrae<\/a>
\nReef McInnes<\/a>
\nArchie Perkins<\/a>
\nWill Phillips<\/a><\/p>\n

Western Australia:<\/strong>
\nJack Carroll<\/a>
\nHeath Chapman<\/a>
\nDenver Grainger-Barras<\/a>
\nLogan McDonald<\/a>
\nNathan O\u2019Driscoll<\/a>
\nZane Trew<\/a>
\nBrandon Walker<\/a>
\nJoel Western<\/a>
\nIsiah Winder<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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