Tiger Rioli nominated for AFL Rising Star

Richmond speedster Daniel Rioli has been nominated for the AFL Rising Star award after being one of the Tigers' best in their loss to St Kilda.

Debutante Daniel Rioli — Richmond speedster Daniel Rioli has been nominated for the AFL Rising Star award. (AAP)

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Published 22 August 2016 8:38pm

Source: AAP

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Richmond's Daniel Rioli has earned a Rising Star nomination following an impressive showing in round 22 of the AFL season.

Rioli tallied 16 disposals, laid four tackles and booted two goals in the Tigers' loss to St Kilda at the MCG.

"We can already see Daniel's potential as an AFL player and he's working incredibly hard to continue to add to his game," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said.

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