Rioli played 118 games for the Tigers from 1982-87, kicked 80 goals and won back-to-back Best and Fairest awards in 1982-83.
He was also named All-Australian three times, and won the Norm Smith Medal in Richmond’s losing grand final side of 1982.
Rioli was inducted as a Legend along with fellow Indigenous greats Michael Long, Darryl White, Bill Dempsey, Michael McLean and David Kantilla.
“We have had to recognize this distinct set of individuals as their names immediately spring to mind when talking NT Football,” said AFLNT Hall of Fame committee Chairman Bryan Moroney.
“Their exploits and achievements, on and off the field, have put the Territory on the map when it comes to AFL football.”
A total of 25 Indigenous players were inducted into the Hall of Fame at the function in Darwin last Saturday.
