This means Riewoldt will remain a Tiger until at least the end of the 2016 season
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The 24-year-old joins teammates Trent Cotchin, Alex Rance, Brandon Ellis, Nick Vlastuin, Chris Newman and Jake King, who have all extended their contracts with the Tigers during the past few weeks.
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“I genuinely love this football club and all it stands for, and I’m pleased to be part of the journey we’re on,” Riewoldt said.
“I hope to repay the faith shown in me by the Club, and I’ll continue to give everything I have for the cause.”
Riewoldt is a dual Coleman Medallist (2010 and 2012), a Jack Dyer Medallist (2010), and he is on track to win his fourth straight Michael Roach Medal for being Richmond’s leading goalkicker.
So far this season he has kicked 47 goals, at an average of three per game, and he is ranked No. 1 at the Club for contested marks, and No. 2 for goal assists.
In the Round 14 match against St Kilda at the MCG, Riewoldt became the 10th player in Tigerland history to reach the 300-goal milestone (he currently has 309 goals).
“Jack is an incredibly loyal person, and he has great passion for the Richmond Football Club,” said the Tigers’ General Manager of Football, Dan Richardson.
“We are thrilled with Jack’s decision, and, like a number of other players, he has committed to team success as his number one priority.”
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has described Riewoldt’s 2013 season as the best in his league career to date.
“I think he’s grown in stature as a player, and as a leader also,” Hardwick said.
“He’s just been absolutely outstanding in the way he’s developed his game. We’re really pleased with the way he’s progressing at the moment.”
Originally from Tasmania, Riewoldt was drafted by Richmond with its first pick (No. 13 overall) in the 2006 National Draft.
Riewoldt has played a total of 128 games, and hasn’t missed a match since midway through the 2009 season (95 straight).
“I genuinely love this football club and all it stands for, and I’m pleased to be part of the journey we’re on,” Riewoldt said.
“I hope to repay the faith shown in me by the Club, and I’ll continue to give everything I have for the cause.”
Riewoldt is a dual Coleman Medallist (2010 and 2012), a Jack Dyer Medallist (2010), and he is on track to win his fourth straight Michael Roach Medal for being Richmond’s leading goalkicker.
So far this season he has kicked 47 goals, at an average of three per game, and he is ranked No. 1 at the Club for contested marks, and No. 2 for goal assists.
In the Round 14 match against St Kilda at the MCG, Riewoldt became the 10th player in Tigerland history to reach the 300-goal milestone (he currently has 309 goals).
“Jack is an incredibly loyal person, and he has great passion for the Richmond Football Club,” said the Tigers’ General Manager of Football, Dan Richardson.
“We are thrilled with Jack’s decision, and, like a number of other players, he has committed to team success as his number one priority.”
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has described Riewoldt’s 2013 season as the best in his league career to date.
“I think he’s grown in stature as a player, and as a leader also,” Hardwick said.
“He’s just been absolutely outstanding in the way he’s developed his game. We’re really pleased with the way he’s progressing at the moment.”
Originally from Tasmania, Riewoldt was drafted by Richmond with its first pick (No. 13 overall) in the 2006 National Draft.
Riewoldt has played a total of 128 games, and hasn’t missed a match since midway through the 2009 season (95 straight).
