Michael Rischitelli

[lions_girl_4life]

Definately could have had more of the ball, and could have made a huge impact but was only average, like Jedda said.

[Jedstheman]

Season Highlights
http://img.footywire.com/afl/img/dot.gif20 disps (13 kicks 7 hballs), 7 marks, 9 tackles and a goal in Rd 4 17-pt loss to Collingwood (http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_match_statistics?mid=4239) at the Gabba (17 Apr 2009)

[lions_girl_4life]

Not a big fan of his anymore

[blackyismyboy]

Judd's been given a two week suspension for his eye gouge on Risky.

[b_lions16]

Judd's done it before to Campbell Brown a few years ago and Brown apparently played it down and copped a fine so Risky has to be careful here. BTW, Judd's a filthy, filthy sniper. (AS C.Brown would say. :D)

[blackyismyboy]

Judd's done it before to Campbell Brown a few years ago and Brown apparently played it down and copped a fine so Risky has to be careful here. BTW, Judd's a filthy, filthy sniper. (AS C.Brown would say. :D)

I forget all about that incident. What exactly happened? Campbell Brown lied to the Tribunal so Judd would get off?

[b_lions16]

I forget all about that incident. What exactly happened? Campbell Brown lied to the Tribunal so Judd would get off?
I think he played it down saying nothing happened...but the AFL saw in the Video Replay that something 'DID' happen and he got a fine for lying...lol. It was kinda like perjury...lol. :D

[Jedstheman]

what gets me is the whole I was trying to hit a pressure point to paralyze him for a while I mean WTF listen to what your saying Juddy you went in and tired to paralyze Risky the eye gouge is bad but the fact that you addmitted you wanted to seriously and maybe permainently put a player out is a disgrace and IMO he should be given another 5 weeks for it Judd was not even in the contest he walked straight over to the pack and just started fingering Risky his intention was to hurt him and thats really bad for our game.

[blackyismyboy]

What a loser lol.

[blackyismyboy]

what gets me is the whole I was trying to hit a pressure point to paralyze him for a while I mean WTF listen to what your saying Juddy you went in and tired to paralyze Risky the eye gouge is bad but the fact that you addmitted you wanted to seriously and maybe permainently put a player out is a disgrace and IMO he should be given another 5 weeks for it Judd was not even in the contest he walked straight over to the pack and just started fingering Risky his intention was to hurt him and thats really bad for our game.

I heard he was trying to do some sort of karate move? Like wtf.

[Balony_pony16]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqmrjYz2TmQ

voss needs to put in back in the middle next season so we can see more of this sort of play

[blackyismyboy]

Oh hey, Chris Johnson! :D

[b_lions16]

Oh hey, Chris Johnson! :D
Not to mention Moody, Wood, etc. :D
Just chuck him onball, IMO...he's a good tough clearance player.

[Balony_pony16]

Not to mention Moody, Wood, etc. :D
Just chuck him onball, IMO...he's a good tough clearance player.

Yeah, it is surprising how much we tend to struggle with clearances and someone like Risk spends most his time up forward looking lost!

[miloman]

Totally agree, On fri night he was playing a tagging role(dont agree with that), We seem to struggle at clearances, Give Risky a run on the ball next year. He uses the ball better then shermo. He is not a hf player, I know we need more options down there to support B and B but not Risky or sheldon.

[lions_girl_4life]

I still personally think Stiller should have stayed in and kept that tagging role to try to stop the run that really got us

[miloman]

Yeh no doubt we are struggling for options to goal, risky was tried down there this year and didnt work, next year with better coverage in the rucks brennan can playin the foward line, along with shermo. And play risky in the mid, where he can pick up 20 posesions and give support to black.

[b_lions16]

Throw him onball because he's got a big body and he'll bump off teeny weeny players and get the ball out of the scuffle and win us the clearances which we are lacking BIG TIME.

[Kenyon]

Is this bloke surprise trade bait?

[b_lions16]

Is this bloke surprise trade bait?
Possibly...but Voss absolutely loves him and proably won't trade him, IMO.
If he is tho., he's rated more highly then he's actual contribution so we might be able to snap up some quality. :D

[Kenyon]

my thoughts exactly and Voss can't stay in love with a bloke who's career at best has stalled! Just doesnt get enough of the ball. It's all very well doing the hard stuff, but other bloke do this for their sides & still clock up 25-30 touches each week.

[Balony_pony16]

well Riskys career has stalled in a big way and needs a huge 2010..and is is interesting that the call for Hadley to return to the lions stems from Risky inconsistant form and inability to make a impact in the middle. I want to give him another go but only as a roatating midfielder from the bench

[Kenyon]

Just about, in fact check that, all me-d-fielders rotate through the interchange. Like Harding, he is not a natural ball winner. Play him HBF or trade him. Problem is we seem to have plenty of HB options, just lack a CHB - hence my wish to keep Roe.

[Balony_pony16]

Just about, in fact check that, all me-d-fielders rotate through the interchange. Like Harding, he is not a natural ball winner. Play him HBF or trade him. Problem is we seem to have plenty of HB options, just lack a CHB - hence my wish to keep Roe.

I don't mind us keeping Roe, but I would be pissed if the lions trade Jmac as he is much more reliable then Roe. And I really don't think we will get the best out of Roe, and if he gets traded back to SA a team like Port will give him a bucketload of gametime, which is why he actually has some value on the trade market.

The lions actually lack midfielders...we need to unearth or recruit at least 2-3.

[Kenyon]

Cant see JMac going, unless he's pissed off about something. I reckon we push McGrath in2 the mid-field & Brennan will be able to concentrate on that part of his game as we'll have 2 bona fide rucks. Consider this -

Raines Merett Patful
Drummond Roe McDonald
Rich McGrath Adcock
Sherman Brown Black
Brennan Bradshaw Polkadot
Clarke TJ Power
i/c Luenberger Austin Redden Hawksley
emerg Rockliff Proud Selwood

[b_lions16]

Michael Rischitelli: He played every game but did not really take the next step the club expected. He is strong over the ball and can produce flashes of strong play. He was used across half-forward a lot where it is harder to get big numbers, but he must win more of the footy in future. Rating: 6

[worbsy]

Next year is make-or-break. He either steps up and delivers like Bernie Vince has, or he gets traded away and given a chance elsewhere IMO.

[b_lions16]

He gets rated very highly...and if he is traded, we should get some good snapper for him.
I like his toughness at the ball and his willingness to go into packs and put his head over the ball...but sometimes, he is really lazy. I want him to kick 2 goals and game a get 20+ touches which he has done this year but needs to more consistently.

[Balony_pony16]

I wouldn't mind if he got traded at this stage considering we would get a pretty good deal...but it is very unlikely. So we need him to pick his game up in 2010...hopefully voosy forgets about playing him up forward

[lions_girl_4life]

He should have never been played up forward

[Balony_pony16]

He should have never been played up forward

agree...it went about as good as Zac Dawson on Rocca a few seasons back

[lions_girl_4life]

I like the analogy!

[miloman]

totally agree i think risky is good player but vossy dont waste him up foward next year, he is not a hf,

[Kenyon]

Happy for him to go, but Braddy for Fev, please no, please God

[blackyismyboy]

Tbh, don't care if Risky goes but I do care if Braddles goes!

[lions_girl_4life]

Yeah, I'm the same... Braddles has served us so well for so long

[christicehurst]

It is sad when any player goes because you want them to be best they can be with us.

[lions_girl_4life]

Risky has so much potential, it would be sad to see him go but it would sadder if Braddy left

[Hayley]

Omg, get over it already lol. Yes it is sad, you've already said that, plenty of times. If it happens, it happens, there aint nothing we can do about.

[b_lions16]

LOL...Footy's big business...money, money, money...premiership, premiership, premiership...more money, more money, more money. :D
Let Risky go, and let Bradshaw go as he has only 2 years tops left in the tank. Fev would serve us for about 4 or 5 more years if not more, depends how his body holds up. But with Browny up there with him, he shouldn't have it tough. ;)

[miloman]

IM SAD AS WELL, really dissapointed that he is leaving also dissapointed, because I know he is going to play awesome fotty for the blues for many many many years. Vossy insisted playing hinm closer to goal. Instead of a midfield roal, he played his best footy when he could attack the ball from centre bounces, and get his hands on it first.

[Hayley]

IM SAD AS WELL, really dissapointed that he is leaving also dissapointed, because I know he is going to play awesome fotty for the blues for many many many years. Vossy insisted playing hinm closer to goal. Instead of a midfield roal, he played his best footy when he could attack the ball from centre bounces, and get his hands on it first.

Bradshaw is the only one that has agreed at this stage. Rischitelli still has reservations and hasn't accepted yet... So hold ya horses haha

[blackyismyboy]

Bradshaw is the only one that has agreed at this stage. Rischitelli still has reservations and hasn't accepted yet... So hold ya horses haha

I'll definitely be interested to see what happens if he does reject the deal. How much does Vossy want this to happen?

[b_lions16]

If Risky rejects the deal and causes us to loose Fev, I'm gunna seriously go up to his house and screw him. The biggest trade in the history of our club is about to happen, and no c*** like Rishitelli is gunna stop it.

[Hayley]

If Risky rejects the deal and causes us to loose Fev, I'm gunna seriously go up to his house and screw him. The biggest trade in the history of our club is about to happen, and no c*** like Rishitelli is gunna stop it.

You make me laugh 16.

[Hayley]

Man I feel really sorry for him now... SEN are saying he looked stressed today :(

[blackyismyboy]

Man I feel really sorry for him now... SEN are saying he looked stressed today :(

Poor bugger. :( He shouldn't be forced into going if doesn't want too. Good on him for sticking to his guns too.

[Hayley]

Poor bugger. :( He shouldn't be forced into going if doesn't want too. Good on him for sticking to his guns too.

Totally, but OMG IT'S FEVOLA!

[blackyismyboy]

Totally, but OMG IT'S FEVOLA!

Lmao, Hayley. :D I say give 'em JMac, seeing as he wants to leave.

[Hayley]

I thought they knocked back Joel?

[blackyismyboy]

I think they did, but they'll take what they're given I think if they really wanna get rid of Fev.

[worbsy]

Trading away Fevola is going to set this club back 2 years to before Judd got there. They are on the verge of being able to make top 6 and slowly push for a flag, but without him they won't make the finals. Stupid.

Us on the other hand.... ;)
Top 4 is a real possibility - and with that comes a real premiership possibility!

[Hayley]

Here's Risky's manager, Ricky Olarenshaw, talking about the Fev trade this morning on SEN.
http://podsentral.com/node/2628

[blackyismyboy]

I wonder if Risky will stick to his guns and say no?

[LionsGalSA]

I wonder if Risky will stick to his guns and say no?
will end up getting delisted if thats the case

J Mac WANTS to go hope to melbourne - let him go to carlton

Its madness to give up a player who wants to stay when you have a team mate who probally has packed his bags by now :mad:

[blackyismyboy]

will end up getting delisted if thats the case

J Mac WANTS to go hope to melbourne - let him go to carlton

Its madness to give up a player who wants to stay when you have a team mate who probally has packed his bags by now :mad:

My thoughts exactly! Except I don't think Carlton want JMac.

Like in that audio file - the Club will say mean things to Risky to get him to leave. They'd probably keep him on the team if he said no. He'd have shown where his loyalties lie.

[Hayley]

I'm gonna be pissed if after his contract runs out he goes to Carlton.

What a wank!

[b_lions16]

WHAT A TOOL...what a wanker, this guy is on the verge of costing us a top 4 spot because he wants to bloody stay and not accept the fact that he ain't good enough and Fev could screw him closing his eyes. SHAME ON YOU RISKY, I hope Vossy tells you that you ain't wanted and makes you bawl like a baby you useless, selfish shithead of a player. You disgrace the club.

[Hayley]

WHAT A TOOL...what a wanker, this guy is on the verge of costing us a top 4 spot because he wants to bloody stay and not accept the fact that he ain't good enough and Fev could screw him closing his eyes. SHAME ON YOU RISKY, I hope Vossy tells you that you ain't wanted and makes you bawl like a baby you useless, selfish shithead of a player. You disgrace the club.

Fucking agree 1000000 percentile.

[lions_girl_4life]

Fev is so much better than Risky, if he wanted to be loyal to us, be loyal and help us out by leaving for Carlton

[jayt]

WHAT A TOOL...what a wanker, this guy is on the verge of costing us a top 4 spot because he wants to bloody stay and not accept the fact that he ain't good enough and Fev could screw him closing his eyes. SHAME ON YOU RISKY, I hope Vossy tells you that you ain't wanted and makes you bawl like a baby you useless, selfish shithead of a player. You disgrace the club.

I think thats being way too harsh on him, he is still contracted to Brisbane, has a girlfriend/life in Brisbane and enjoys playing here and this whole thing is out of the blue for him.

[blackyismyboy]

I think thats being way too harsh on him, he is still contracted to Brisbane, has a girlfriend/life in Brisbane and enjoys playing here and this whole thing is out of the blue for him.

I feel really sorry for the bloke, actually.

[lions_girl_4life]

I'll try and be honest - I think I want Fev but am still unsure. From the moment I heard that Risky was rebelling it, I kindo of thought fair enough he has a life now and that's all I can understand.. It's all too much, too fast

[pengoau]

My thoughts exactly! Except I don't think Carlton want JMac.

Like in that audio file - the Club will say mean things to Risky to get him to leave. They'd probably keep him on the team if he said no. He'd have shown where his loyalties lie.

Risky might want to speak to Aker and ask for some advice on what do when you lose favor :|

[miloman]

mate give risky a break how would any of you like to be told you have to pack and go to melborne,

Jmac give them him, I hope risky stays at the lions and has blinder of a season next year, if we dont land fevola we still have 2 of the GREAT fowards in the comp,

Risky stick you your guns.

[lions_girl_4life]

I heard on Sports Tonight that Carlton are looking at JayMac seperately.... WTF!!

[blackyismyboy]

I heard on Sports Tonight that Carlton are looking at JayMac seperately.... WTF!!

What the bloody hell does that mean?? Smells of greed, yo.

[lions_girl_4life]

I got in trouble cuz my dad was watching it as well and I started going 'WTF! WTF! You DH's, just take JayMac over Risky - and get it bloody well over with

[blackyismyboy]

I got in trouble cuz my dad was watching it as well and I started going 'WTF! WTF! You DH's, just take JayMac over Risky - and get it bloody well over with

Goddamn, I know right!

[Hayley]

I got in trouble cuz my dad was watching it as well and I started going 'WTF! WTF! You DH's, just take JayMac over Risky - and get it bloody well over with

So wait, they didn't say anything about JMac being with Bradshaw for the Fev deal?

[lions_girl_4life]

Nup, just 'They are also looking at Joel McDonald seperately' I think they threw in at the last minute that it was also a back up or something but I can't remember exactly

[blackyismyboy]

So wait, they didn't say anything about JMac being with Bradshaw for the Fev deal?

Apparently not! That's what caused the WTF-ery.

[lions_girl_4life]

I was going off and its just ridiculus - stop acting like three year olds and make the bloody decision

[LionsGalSA]

like I said before 90% of trades are gasbagging

it will get done

[Hayley]

Rumours going around that the only reason Rischitelli wants to stay at the Lions and play out the contract is so he can join GC17 in 2011!!!!

He's going to upset a lot of people if he does that...

[b_lions16]

And everyone was bagging me out when I was calling him selfish...that's what he's bloody doing! :D

[blackyismyboy]

Rumours going around that the only reason Rischitelli wants to stay at the Lions and play out the contract is so he can join GC17 in 2011!!!!

He's going to upset a lot of people if he does that...

Why would he want to join the GC?

[Hayley]

Why would he want to join the GC?

Just rumours mate. Nothing more yet.

[blackyismyboy]

Just rumours mate. Nothing more yet.

Still, GC? Weird.

[Hayley]

Still, GC? Weird.

Eh, not really. They can sign any uncontracted players they want at the end of 2010.

[blackyismyboy]

Vultures. lmao.

[Hayley]

They'll win a premiership withing 3-4 years of starting. Bank it.

[blackyismyboy]

They haven't got any big name players yet have they?

[b_lions16]

Karmichael Hunt, possibly robbing Gary Ablett or Luke Hodge, first 15 picks in the 2010 draft...

[Hayley]

They haven't got any big name players yet have they?

Oh, they will. Don't worry about that...

[blackyismyboy]

Bloody hell ey. They're gonna have it pretty good! Certainly screws us.

[jayt]

Karmichael Hunt

he went to my school, never saw him play 1 game of afl. I think its a bit of a joke

[b_lions16]

he went to my school, never saw him play 1 game of afl. I think its a bit of a joke Hunt played in his Junior Years, looks to be a solid midfielder or forward and was touted as a draft possibility at Churchie.

[blackyismyboy]

Does it really matter if he's good or not? We're not getting him. ;)

[christicehurst]

They'll win a premiership withing 3-4 years of starting. Bank it.

It'll be open warfare if it's all Queensland GF

[b_lions16]

And the Grand Final's in Melbourne...lol. :D
It'll hit our membership base hard...bandwagon supporters. ;)

[blackyismyboy]

I'd find a all-QLD Grand Final hilarious. :D

[jayt]

Hunt played in his Junior Years, looks to be a solid midfielder or forward and was touted as a draft possibility at Churchie.

Right, well I never heard he was anything but a rugby boy during his high school years

[lions_girl_4life]

That's why all the clubs are contracting their players till 2012 atleast

[blackyismyboy]

Risky's contract runs out at the end of next year doesn't it? We're in danger on him going to the GC.

[Hayley]

They're saying that's one of the reasons he didn't accept the Carlton trade.

[blackyismyboy]

Browny was on Nova this morning and said one of the big reasons he didn't want to move was because of his girlfriend. N'awww.

[Hayley]

Browny was on Nova this morning and said one of the big reasons he didn't want to move was because of his girlfriend. N'awww.

Nah I totally give him credit for sticking to his guns. I really hope he has a fantastic year next year.

All the stuff I said about him yesterday was heat of the moment and totally uncalled for.

[blackyismyboy]

Nah I totally give him credit for sticking to his guns. I really hope he has a fantastic year next year.

All the stuff I said about him yesterday was heat of the moment and totally uncalled for.

Lmao, I knowww. Love Risky! I seriously hope he pulls a 'Sherman' next year. :D And despite us putting up for trade, continues to play for Brissie.

[lions_girl_4life]

I have gone off RIsky a bit since the 08 season - hopefully he will break out next year

[b_lions16]

I called him selfish...lol.
Meh, hope he plays onball next year, that's his real position, IMO.

[jayt]

Lmao, I knowww. Love Risky! I seriously hope he pulls a 'Sherman' next year. :D And despite us putting up for trade, continues to play for Brissie.

Yeah I hope he has a stella year and we hang onto him

[LionsGalSA]

Yeah I hope he has a stella year and we hang onto him
EXACLTY! He derves it after showing 100000000000% commitment and loyalty to the club

[lions_girl_4life]

Looking back I think we were all a bit hot headed about Risky

[jayt]

I think I was pretty level headed about it

[lions_girl_4life]

Thinking back you were, I said a few things that I don't think I should have. It was the idea to have Fev there made me a bit crazy

[worbsy]

As long as he doesn't piss off to the Gold Coast end of next year when he's out of contract.

We've all seen his capabilities in the midfield... he needs to stay there all year.

[blackyismyboy]

I can't even remember now. I think I wanted him to go then I didn't blah blah blah.

[jayt]

I think thats being way too harsh on him, he is still contracted to Brisbane, has a girlfriend/life in Brisbane and enjoys playing here and this whole thing is out of the blue for him.

that was pretty much all I said about Risk at the time.

And I completely agree about him not pissing off to GC

[LionsGalSA]

He wont piss off to the GC

[blackyismyboy]

I hope not, but you never know - he might take this trading thing personally.

[worbsy]

Well the fact that his contract runs out then is a little bit of a concern to me. I'd rather him sign an extension now to rule out any doubt we have over his career at the lions.

[blackyismyboy]

Well the fact that his contract runs out then is a little bit of a concern to me. I'd rather him sign an extension now to rule out any doubt we have over his career at the lions.

Yeah, I was thinking that too. I dunno if Vossy'll do that though. In the interview it seemed like he thought everything would be fine.

[LionsGalSA]

I hope not, but you never know - he might take this trading thing personally.
and you couldnt blame him TBH

I had to post this as it was the silliest thing ive read on a forum this millenium... http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=16013164#post1601316

[blackyismyboy]

and you couldnt blame him TBH

I had to post this as it was the silliest thing ive read on a forum this millenium... http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=16013164#post1601316

Lmao, that's classic. People are stupid. :D

[worbsy]

My thought is that the reason he stayed is because his girlfriend has him on a tight leash! But, if he only went to the Gold Coast it wouldn't matter coz they'd still be close.

Someone needs to give Risky an intervention and make sure he's at our club for the right reasons! I hope he is :)

[christicehurst]

Some guys like to be whipped

[worbsy]

That's fine, but not when it means we miss out on good trades!

[blackyismyboy]

I'm gonna pretend that wasn't kinky.

Risky's made a life for himself here, and he has a girlfriend who probably has a job and he doesn't wanna leave her. He probably even really likes our club! Who knows.

[worbsy]

Well we've given him games when at times his form hasn't guaranteed it, so he owes the club just as much as the club owes him you'd hope.

[blackyismyboy]

He's got a lot to prove next year.

[LionsGalSA]

He's got a lot to prove next year.
and he will - watch this space!

[lions_girl_4life]

This whole incident may put that fire back in his belly

[LionsGalSA]

this whole incident may put that fire back in his belly
nail! Hammer! Head!

[lions_girl_4life]

He will be out to prove, the next time we need to trade someone, not to even think of looking at him

[worbsy]

I'll believe it when I see it, but I certainly hope and happens and I know the potential is certainly there.

[LionsGalSA]

So how's he going with training so far?

[b_lions16]

He was fit and firing last year and look at what kinda shit he became...
Hopefully he is played strictly as a midfielder this year and possibly onball due to his big frame...no HF/Mid shit...Staker can fit that role, perfectly, IMO.

[LionsGalSA]

agree 100% with that - hes a midfielder not a floater

[lions_girl_4life]

He just doesn't have the necessary skills to be a forward, midfield is his calling

[b_lions16]

Yeah, hope he plays onball next year, that's where Leigh labeled him as future AA! And he has next to no contribution playing on the HFF...

[lions_girl_4life]

Let's hope Vossy realises that:D

[Jedstheman]

Alot has been said about this guy over the last 12 months, I for one pumped him up last off season and stood by him to about Rd10 or 11 in retrospect I was a little Harsh he had to adjust to playing a very different role and one he did not excell at.
My Question is with the new arrivals X,Stormboy,Steak'n'Eggs and Teeshirt and the likes of Horni,TeeCee,Hawkeye,The Kid and TeeRock maturing where does he now line up at............ some say he is a straight up Mid and others Like Kenyon and 16 think he should play HBF I reckon he will play same spot as last year and he will be much better.
I just think he sent a statement when he refused the trade he wants to be part of this team and he wants to be here so be it ...............look for him to have a huge preseason and hold his spot for 22 and finals and prove all his doubters wrong Fev and Brown will demand the attention of 3 to 4 defenders every game our mid and small forwards will have more chances next year as fev and brown lead different ways there will alot of open men in the foward line and they should thrive.Risky head down bum up work hard and you will be rewarded I have faith does anyone else?

[LionsGalSA]

*Puts Hand UP*

I defended him when everyone slagged him as they thought he was being selfish in sabotaging the Fev deal in numerous forums and hopefully he will be duley rewarded for his loyaty - you cant buy that

[lions_girl_4life]

His loyalty impressed me... I have faith and let's see how far he can go

[Balony_pony16]

risky is crap...and it wouldn't surprise me if he went the way of hooper after next season. ever since leah labelled him a future AA his career went down the toilet

[lions_girl_4life]

Have faith Balone.. Look a Sherman, he had a crap year and came back better than ever this year, same with Ash...

[Balony_pony16]

yeah true...sherman and mcgrath did have very good seasons up forward before their slump though. Risky has always been a average player with great potential so he needs to find form from somewhere

[lions_girl_4life]

Last year wasn't too bad but fair point. I'll trust him with this season

[Jedstheman]

risky is crap...and it wouldn't surprise me if he went the way of hooper after next season. ever since leah labelled him a future AA his career went down the toilet

I have to disagree with ya Balone Riskys second half of season 07 and 08 were pretty impressive and made me think last season was gunna be the one where he made the next step................... he didn't but as I said he played a very different role to what he was used too I really think that the trade was the "Kick up the arse" he needed.


You heard it here first Risky to be in the Mix for the BLUM next year.

[b_lions16]

Meh...I won't pump him up yet, especially after what happened when he did. He's loyal...FFS, Matt Moody coulda been loyal but he was shit as...
Risky is just inconsistent. We have seen him pull off 20 possession, 3 goal games but the very next week he goes out on the field and acts like a decoration and gets 2 touches. He needs to do it more often and we've all seen him do it. Should be played onball next year, hands down.

[lions_girl_4life]

It's another case of wait and see

[miloman]

absolutely he should play on ball, vossy was complaining that blacky lacked support at the clearances, yet still let risky just float around the HF. Let him get in close to the action, he will pumped (well should ) be to prove everyone at the club who wanted to get rid of him, that he can play and do some damage.
IMO will have at terrific year.

[Kenyon]

He can't play on ball - he just doesn't find the nut enough. Frankly I cant get him in my best 22. I reckon he could be used off HB, but he has failed as an on baller & the experiment trying him as a defensive forward failed too. Probably why the club tried to trade him!

We need at least 8-9 players in the mid field rotation, inc. wings. They all need to be capable of getting mid 20 possessions. Rischetelli does not fit this profile. Players who do -

Black
Power
Rich
Brennan
McGrath
Shermo
TJ
Albie Proud
Adcock

The key to our mid-field will be McGrath - he is now a bona fide star. The recruitment of Raines is gifted; if he slots into the BP McGrath can play in the mid-field & allow Black/Power more time in the forward half.

[miloman]

well you cant fit risky in.............I cant fit TJ or albie proud, travis Johnstone has had his CHANCES and although he game back and played alright at the end of the season, there other players who have passed him

same as above EXCEPT proud, tj out IN risky J Redden

[Kenyon]

well you cant fit risky in.............I cant fit TJ or albie proud, travis Johnstone has had his CHANCES and although he game back and played alright at the end of the season, there other players who have passed him

same as above EXCEPT proud, tj out IN risky J Redden

Redden for sure. Voss is a Proud fan, otherwise he wouldn't be at the club. He's been played out of position, he aint a lead up forward. TJ is better than Rischetelli in the mid-field & I'll argue that until the cows come home. He gets more of the ball with a heavy tag than Rischetelli.

If you want a mid-fielder getting 14 touches a week then Rischetelli is your man.

[Jedstheman]

Proud aint going nowhere Milo rated very highly by the playing and coaching groups he is a straight up onballer and has not really been given the chance to get games under his belt there........... they would of delisted him along with the rest of em if he was not in the grand plan mate last year he had to deal with alot no fault of his own mind you.......a big pre season and he will be turning heads you will be eating your words and if some blu members think Sammy sheldon playing 5 games or so Alberto will be playing 18 plus:D

[Jedstheman]

Redden for sure. Voss is a Proud fan, otherwise he wouldn't be at the club. He's been played out of position, he aint a lead up forward. TJ is better than Rischetelli in the mid-field & I'll argue that until the cows come home. He gets more of the ball with a heavy tag than Rischetelli.

If you want a mid-fielder getting 14 touches a week then Rischetelli is your man.

Proud aint going nowhere Milo rated very highly by the playing and coaching groups he is a straight up onballer and has not really been given the chance to get games under his belt there........... they would of delisted him along with the rest of em if he was not in the grand plan mate last year he had to deal with alot no fault of his own mind you.......a big pre season and he will be turning heads you will be eating your words and if some blu members think Sammy sheldon playing 5 games or so Alberto will be playing 18 plus:D


great minds think alike eh Kenneth?

[Kenyon]

Proud aint going nowhere Milo rated very highly by the playing and coaching groups he is a straight up onballer and has not really been given the chance to get games under his belt there........... they would of delisted him along with the rest of em if he was not in the grand plan mate last year he had to deal with alot no fault of his own mind you.......a big pre season and he will be turning heads you will be eating your words and if some blu members think Sammy sheldon playing 5 games or so Alberto will be playing 18 plus:D

The voice of reason & the font of knowledge appears just at the right time. You're like ferckn Superman J'ro!

[Jedstheman]

The voice of reason & the font of knowledge appears just at the right time. You're like ferckn Superman J'ro!

Hey come the H&W season every one here will be in love with Alberto he will feel wanted after the mass cleanout he stayed and after what went down on the Coast here with the glassing he would had it the back of his mind that he would be gone............ having the confidence of the coaches and players back will do wonders for him and it will show.

[b_lions16]

He's a tough nut and doesn't mind to get his hands dirty so that's why I want him to play onball. He's got a big frame to that can bump off teeny weeny midfielders. He was played outta position this year and STRICTLY AS A MIDFIELDER is his position as he had very good 07, 08 years when he was playing there. Also, on Proud, he is a onballer, too...no forward, back shit...he is a onballer, like a Byron Pickett sorta bloke and that was where he was a gun in the QAFL. ;)

[Kenyon]

Correct 16, correct J'ro. Mid-field rotations now are basically done in 3 waves. There are players who start forward 7 move into mid-field (Paul Chapman) players who move from the bench into mid-field & starting mid-fielders who move forward or onto the bench. Proud is a straight mid-fielder who goes straigt to the bench, whereas a Power or Black can move forward.

What I'm hoping is we see both Black & Power spend time forward. Power is a proven goal kicker & Black is such a great user of the ball. Also & most importantly, this will lengthen their careers.

[Jedstheman]

Correct 16, correct J'ro. Mid-field rotations now are basically done in 3 waves. There are players who start forward 7 move into mid-field (Paul Chapman) players who move from the bench into mid-field & starting mid-fielders who move forward or onto the bench. Proud is a straight mid-fielder who goes straigt to the bench, whereas a Power or Black can move forward.

What I'm hoping is we see both Black & Power spend time forward. Power is a proven goal kicker & Black is such a great user of the ball. Also & most importantly, this will lengthen their careers.



just need to add that ........................Proud will also be Stumps bodyguard for the next ten years so we will see him onball because thats where Stumps will be:D

[Kenyon]

Correct again J'ro - Rich is an on-baller only & while Albie does the grunt he can massacre sides with his delivery. They will be on ball - bench - on ball, bench. They will also take the pressure off the other 2!

[b_lions16]

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Brisbane+Lions+Training+Session+rP1EdlXy-OVm.jpg
^ Rischitelli @ Lions Training ^

[LionsGalSA]

nice b_lions

you need to help me out here guys - its not feeseable to travel to brisbane every time we train!

[Jedstheman]

http://www.brisbanelionsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=331&stc=1&d=1265272455

[Jedstheman]

http://www.brisbanelionsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=332&stc=1&d=1265272685

[b_lions16]

Yay! I can see 'em now. ;) BTW, Rischitelli looks pretty good in those pics. I like the moustache. ;)

[Hayley]

http://i46.tinypic.com/w1xmxk.png

[b_lions16]

http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/clubs/lions/rischitelli_profile-c.jpg Name: Michael Rischitelli

Your earliest football memory is: Kicking a torpedo punt goal from the boundary with Keilor in the U12s

Best mark you have taken at any level of football: I still haven’t taken a speccy

Best goal: One from back in U12s - It was a ripper

Where were you on the day you were drafted: In bed - I had my school social on the night before

First person you called after you were drafted: Probably Lions Recruiting Manager Kinnear Beatson

The hardest part of pre-season training: Lachlan Penfold (Strength & Conditioning Manager)

Favourite training drill: Full ground drills

If you could play another professional sport, it would be: NBA

Sports teams you support (non-AFL): Liverpool FC

What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you: I love 'Top Gear' - it is my religion

Life motto: Play hard, train hard

What dish would you serve up if you were on MasterChef: Meat pie

Where is the furthest you have been from home: Europe

What is the oldest item in your wardrobe that you still wear: Jocks

Most environmentally conscious teammate: Todd Banfield because he never uses the air conditioner and has environmentally friendly light globes

Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Brent Staker

Teammate most likely to go into politics after football: Browny

What rules you more - your heart or your head: Head

Do you prefer a planned event or an unplanned event: Planned

The last concert you went to: The Pussycat Dolls

Your favourite cricketer: Ricky Ponting

French fries or wedges: Beer-battered fries

Speedos or boardshorts: Definitely boardies

What’s on your iPod: Music
http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/89838/default.aspx

[Kenyon]

Is this bloke gonna be captain of Sunnycoast this season?

[Jedstheman]

You may be on to something there Kenny Risky has minor league leadership written all over him but in saying that bet you he is still in the seniors after Rd5..................................I remember saying something similar last year about McGarth and look at what happened will History repeat again mate?:rolleyes: