Stalked like a cheetah, ran like an impala, flew like an eagle, evaded like the wind. This man could do it all. An ultimate magician with endless abilities.
Cyril is my favourite player of all time. He just did things that no other player has ever done in the AFL. It’s sad to see him retire but it happens with all afl players.
I can watch this over and over again. I'm so glad I got watch his first game and live to see his last game with hawks! Also what an era for the Hawks in these vid... Cyril Buddy Gibbo Lake Sam Mitchell Luke Hodge Lewis Roughy... The list is endless
To think the genius of this man only got goal of the year once, he was definitely up there with the most magical magicians. What a legend he was for the Hawks, God bless him and hope he’s having a great time in retirement.
My two faves are, "you can't sell candy to the Candy man* "This kid has adapted to the pace & intensity really quickly" WRONG!! Cyril set the pace & intensity for all others.
well the footys back but watchin my hawks wont be the same without Jr boy my favourite comment from spud frawley " you dont sell candy to the candyman" pure gold
I sense an insight into his skills during the intercept played in slow mo at 6:11, his eyes have settled on 8 distinct options in more than 180 degrees of neck rotation in what was probably 3 seconds of play in real time. Skills is one thing but also reading the play to anticipate and to produce the best play for the team. You could expect Cyril could have only 10 possessions in a game, but remember how damaging they were.
And this highlights package has none of the 1% stuff he did, I’ve never seen a player positively influence 50/50 contests as consistently as Cyril did, little nudges, taps, knock ons bumps etc always to our advantage - he was a freak, the most enjoyable hawk I’ve watched
The Hawthorn team of this era was a great one,but often the difference between them being very good & great was....... we had a CYRIL ! ! This man was on another planet.So often he seemed to be doing nothing when,suddenly,thered be a handpass from nowhere or a short kick or an impossible mark for a man his size. It was always Cyril. A quiet game from him always turned the match & when he was "on" everyone just watched in awe as he took a game from his opponents. Just ........CYRIL. Sadly players like him are generational. I was lucky to have been in the generation that had Cyril Rioli. I won't live to see another like him. There is a large Rioli family of footballers all through the AFL world & a commentator once yelled "And Rioli does what Riolis dooo......." Genetics ? maybe,but Cyril was the best if them all.No contest.
It'll take some time before anyone comes close to Cyril. Not only a Hawks fan am I lucky, but also as a footy fan in general to have followed footy whilst he was playing. Come back Cyril!
It is my view that Cyril is the best indigenous player to have ever played the game. I know this will draw comment but he played at a speed that was unrivalled. His thinking was lightning fast and he could perform all facets and skills of the game with apparent ease. I'm not even a Hawks fan but always loved watching Cyril. He is the Pele of Australian Rules Football.
@@mabiorcholappreciationpage Can't agree there. I'm a 64 yo west aussie ... probably saw Maurice play before you did for South Freo. Cyril still the best.
Loved Cyril, 10-12 good touches, Hawks win, super player. His uncle Maurice, was better. Yep I said that. Have a look at Maurice, you will know where Cyril got it. Its in the genes Cyril, Snr, Snr. Godfather of a dynasty.
At 10:22 it really could have been a kick against Cyril for a hand on the opponents shoulder in the marking attempt. Don't get me wrong .... I'm a massive Cyril fan, too.
I reckon the smartest thing he used to do while tackling was to lift his legs off the ground so that whoever he tackled was also carrying all of Cyril's weight. Very clever, great technique but it also helps when you have a vice like grip like he did.
The greatest comment in AFL history. "You don't sell candy to the candy man." Rest in power Danny Frawley.
Thanks for pointing that out - I chuckled at the great comment while I was watching, but I hadn't realised it was Danny until I read this.
Chills mate funny thing is I was telling the misses that you don’t sell candy to the candy man then the man himself said it 😂😂
The man played football like it was poetry.
Stalked like a cheetah, ran like an impala, flew like an eagle, evaded like the wind. This man could do it all. An ultimate magician with endless abilities.
Never an accumulator, every possession was a masterpiece, never seen anyone work in tight spaces with such skill, power and grace. Forever Cyril .
He actually tackles like a lion catching a feed Cyril is a beast! Epic
what a privilege to be able to watch this bloke play footy for Hawthorn. Watching these highlights you get the feeling he's possibly the best ever.
ezyroller naaah there has been better
he was the best ever. No other player could have 5 touches in a game and be as influential
Yep
Agreed
@@kavindaaa eddie betts maybe?
Cyril is my favourite player of all time. He just did things that no other player has ever done in the AFL. It’s sad to see him retire but it happens with all afl players.
I can watch this over and over again. I'm so glad I got watch his first game and live to see his last game with hawks! Also what an era for the Hawks in these vid...
Cyril
Buddy
Gibbo
Lake
Sam Mitchell
Luke Hodge
Lewis
Roughy... The list is endless
Elijah Isaacs and only 1 still plays
Crawford
Hale
Majestic Pingu 4 of them still play
Gunston, Poppy, Young, Brewst!
I still miss him. Still remember his game play like it was yesterday. He was amazing!
WE have and will miss him and his Black Magic!
Man this bloke is my idol for real
2:11 look at the ball kids reaction behind the goal.. HAHA
To think the genius of this man only got goal of the year once, he was definitely up there with the most magical magicians. What a legend he was for the Hawks, God bless him and hope he’s having a great time in retirement.
Needed some inspiration during CoVID lockdown... instantly inspired
Fuck i miss watching him play there will never be another
It’s an amazing feelen seeing how many hawk fans there are
What a true star
A pure legend and master craftsman
My two faves are, "you can't sell candy to the Candy man*
"This kid has adapted to the pace & intensity really quickly"
WRONG!! Cyril set the pace & intensity for all others.
Correct! Cyril set a new pace.
We go for the Hawks ☺☺☺
Hands down 2008 GF on the wing
Dale McCamish for me 2015 grand final
well the footys back but watchin my hawks wont be the same without Jr boy
my favourite comment from spud frawley " you dont sell candy to the candyman" pure gold
Sammy Dog rip spud
What a player, incredible athlete as well
I sense an insight into his skills during the intercept played in slow mo at 6:11, his eyes have settled on 8 distinct options in more than 180 degrees of neck rotation in what was probably 3 seconds of play in real time. Skills is one thing but also reading the play to anticipate and to produce the best play for the team. You could expect Cyril could have only 10 possessions in a game, but remember how damaging they were.
Can’t believe they didn’t include Cyril’s goal to win the game vs the swans in Sydney
GO THE HAWKS
And this highlights package has none of the 1% stuff he did, I’ve never seen a player positively influence 50/50 contests as consistently as Cyril did, little nudges, taps, knock ons bumps etc always to our advantage - he was a freak, the most enjoyable hawk I’ve watched
I have this recorded on Foxtel
The magician, may always rein
We were all privileged and lucky to have seen him play live…
It’s funny seeing dermie looking neat
"You'd pay to see him train."
Wow
The Hawthorn team of this era was a great one,but often the difference between them being very good & great was....... we had a CYRIL ! ! This man was on another planet.So often he seemed to be doing nothing when,suddenly,thered be a handpass from nowhere or a short kick or an impossible mark for a man his size. It was always Cyril. A quiet game from him always turned the match & when he was "on" everyone just watched in awe as he took a game from his opponents. Just ........CYRIL. Sadly players like him are generational. I was lucky to have been in the generation that had Cyril Rioli. I won't live to see another like him. There is a large Rioli family of footballers all through the AFL world & a commentator once yelled "And Rioli does what Riolis dooo......." Genetics ? maybe,but Cyril was the best if them all.No contest.
It'll take some time before anyone comes close to Cyril. Not only a Hawks fan am I lucky, but also as a footy fan in general to have followed footy whilst he was playing. Come back Cyril!
Please 🙏.
Delicious 😂🙌
One of a kind .... Cyril ⭐💯
"You don't take on Rioli. You just don't"
~ Dennis Cometti in commentary
(May not be his exact words)
I wish Hawthorn were like this in 2020
Cyrup Rioli. Because he's that sweet to watch
I’m not a hawks supporter but seriously any key forward would love to have Cyril crumbing for them, he’s a magician.
Cyril is my cousin
Well you're related to the maddest of dawgs to have ever played AFL brother
Definitely with a name like Jack jo lol stop lying but if you aren’t you are a lucky bloke
Rioli is one of those players who dont need a lot of touches to influence a game
The best!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO HAWKS YAY
12:02 lmao 🤣 kane cornes. What a spud he was
Go hawks
It is my view that Cyril is the best indigenous player to have ever played the game. I know this will draw comment but he played at a speed that was unrivalled. His thinking was lightning fast and he could perform all facets and skills of the game with apparent ease. I'm not even a Hawks fan but always loved watching Cyril. He is the Pele of Australian Rules Football.
Cyril wouldn't even hold a candle to his uncle Maurice
@@mabiorcholappreciationpage Can't agree there. Cyril is even the best Riolli to have ever played ... and that's saying something.
@@donherley1811 you obviously never saw Maurice Rioli in action. Quite easily the best Rioli and Indigenous player ever
@@mabiorcholappreciationpage Can't agree there. I'm a 64 yo west aussie ... probably saw Maurice play before you did for South Freo. Cyril still the best.
MOST best Cryil moments involve Poppi.
Fuk I miss the champ........the human cheetah.....
Black magic 👊🏾
🤩🤩🤩
Loved Cyril, 10-12 good touches, Hawks win, super player. His uncle Maurice, was better. Yep I said that. Have a look at Maurice, you will know where Cyril got it. Its in the genes Cyril, Snr, Snr. Godfather of a dynasty.
Maurice was good, but cyril is just better.
@@tahliataylor you must be too young to have seen Maurice.
At 10:22 it really could have been a kick against Cyril for a hand on the opponents shoulder in the marking attempt. Don't get me wrong .... I'm a massive Cyril fan, too.
4:40 I've never seen someone execute a tackle like that
I reckon the smartest thing he used to do while tackling was to lift his legs off the ground so that whoever he tackled was also carrying all of Cyril's weight. Very clever, great technique but it also helps when you have a vice like grip like he did.
Gun 👑🏉
yep you pay to see his boots, in your footballing life if you had a highlights real like this you would just .... yeah . Thx DERM.
Should have won, Rising star ,
12:44, who else is doing that
#cyril33
First
definition of simp : Dermie starting a show about Cyril
I love Cyril too. Let’s trade Jeff.
Can't happen soon enough. Cyril forever. Jeff is a total embarrassment.