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Willie Rioli

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Small forward Willie Rioli burst onto the AFL scene in 2018, enjoying premiership victory with West Coast and collecting the club’s Emerging Talent Award in the same year. He joined Port Adelaide ahead of the 2023 season and it didn't take long for him show his talents. He kicked 31 goals in his first season with the Power, and showed an equally valuable ability to find his teammates and get them involved.

A mercurial talent with electric pace, Rioli has re-ignited his spark and has shown he's only just starting to tap into his best football. Port Adelaide’s forward line is set to continue to benefit from Rioli’s eye for goal and willingness to hunt the ball.

Honours

- Premiership player (West Coast, 2018)
- Emerging Talent Award (West Coast, 2018)

Willie Rioli

Small forward Willie Rioli burst onto the AFL scene in 2018, enjoying premiership victory with West Coast and collecting the club’s Emerging Talent Award in the same year. He joined Port Adelaide ahead of the 2023 season and it didn't take long for him show his talents. He kicked 31 goals in his first season with the Power, and showed an equally valuable ability to find his teammates and get them involved.

A mercurial talent with electric pace, Rioli has re-ignited his spark and has shown he's only just starting to tap into his best football. Port Adelaide’s forward line is set to continue to benefit from Rioli’s eye for goal and willingness to hunt the ball.

Honours

- Premiership player (West Coast, 2018)
- Emerging Talent Award (West Coast, 2018)

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Premiership Player (West Coast Eagles)
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2018
Emerging Talent Award (West Coast)
Years award won:
2018

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    Willie wows with hang-time special | PTV

    Port Adelaide regains the lead as Willie Rioli reels in a superb floating mark before finishing truly

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  • 00:42

    Houston heaves almighty torp before Rioli rocks crowd | PTV

    Dan Houston unleashes a stunning kick inside 50 before Willie Rioli dazzles with some mesmerising moves

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  • 00:23

    Pressure no problem for spinning Rioli | PTV

    Willie Rioli kicks a snap goal as he's being spun in a tackle by Essendon's Mason Redman

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  • 00:38

    RAA Play of the Day R3: Willie runs it in | PTV

    Willie Rioli sprints one home for our RAA Play of the Day.

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  • 00:37

    Willie's weaving wizardry leaves Demons in his wake | PTV

    Willie Rioli dances his way out of the contest before finding a clever finish in front of goal

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  • 00:21

    Ridley left sore after Rioli incident | PTV

    Dons defender Jordan Ridley leaves the field after receiving contact from Junior Rioli in this clash

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  • 02:21

    Post-match interview: Junior Rioli | PTV

    Junior Rioli on his debut for the Port Adelaide Football Club.

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  • 10:17

    Junior Rioli press conference - 23 February | PTV

    Junior Rioli speaks to the media at Adelaide Airport.

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  • 09:23

    Junior Rioli press conference - 5 December 2022 | PTV

    Junior Rioli speaks to the media at Alberton Oval.

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  • 06:28

    Junior Rioli interview | PTV

    Junior Rioli speaks to the club about the feeling of landing at Alberton, why he chose to play at Port Adelaide and what role he sees himself playing in the side.

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Latest Player News

  1. Rioli ban downgraded to one match

    Willie Rioli will miss Saturday night’s Showdown despite having a striking charge downgraded by the AFL tribunal.

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  2. Club statement: Willie Rioli

    Following a period of mourning, Port Adelaide's electrifying forward should now be referred to by his birth name, Willie Rioli.

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  3. Rioli on grief, family tradition and growth

    Junior Rioli will leave Port Adelaide for his native Tiwi land this week to close an emotional year of heartbreak from personal loss. He will return to Alberton on Sunday eager to fulfil the wish of his late father.

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  4. Rioli to miss Carlton clash

    Junior Rioli will miss Port Adelaide’s game against Carlton next week, coach Ken Hinkley has advised.

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