NICK Riewoldt’s season was a picture of consistency and strong leadership.
He took 202 marks for the year – more than any other player in the AFL – and also booted 50 goals, his highest tally since 2009.
Week after week Riewoldt worked tirelessly in St Kilda’s forward half, providing a marking option as high up as the wing and as deep as the goal-square.
The 30-year-old booted four goals three times in the first nine rounds and his 26-disposal, 15-mark effort against Gold Coast in round 22 was a typically dominant Riewoldt performance from centre-half-forward.
VIDEO: Classic Nick Riewoldt
H is tremendous year was rewarded with a runner-up finish in the best and fairest award and selection in the extended All-Australian squad.
Forward-line coach Adam Kingsley:
“Roo had another terrific season. Obviously second in the best and fairest proves this and he led from the front the entire year. His preparation is both mentally and physically elite.
He’s a terrific example of what you can aspire to. He’s obviously hugely talented but he also works really hard.”
STATS CENTRE:
4th at St Kilda for total kicks
7th at St Kilda for total disposals
1st at St Kilda for total marks
6th at St Kilda for total hit out
4th at St Kilda for frees for
1st at St Kilda for total goals
5th at St Kilda for inside 50s
Equal 2nd at St Kilda for inside 50s
1st at St Kilda for total time spent on ground
comments powered by Disqus Saints in review today: Nick Riewoldt, Jarryn Geary, Arryn Siposs
Saints in review tomorrow: Sam Gilbert, Jack Newnes, Spencer White
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