Aidan Riley hopes to establish his place in the Crows side in 2013
9:30am Mar 7, 2013
Adelaide rookie Aidan Riley is learning to be patient as he strives for an AFL debut
5:08pm Jun 22, 2011
11:35pm Jun 15, 2012
12:04pm Aug 15, 2011
7:36pm Jul 31, 2011
Junior Clubs: Wollongong Lions
Debut: v Port Adelaide, round 19, 2011
Recruited from: Wollongong Lions
Brownlow Votes: -
Riley was made to wait almost a full 12 months between AFL games despite his strong SANFL form. A broken arm dented the hard-nosed onballer’s chances of an earlier recall. He returned to the side for five matches late in the season, collecting a career-best 17 possessions and a goal against Gold Coast in Round 23.
The former NSW Scholarship holder was selected to make his AFL debut in caretaker coach Mark Bickley’s first game in charge in round 19 and went on to play another four matches. An exceptional clearance player, the uncompromising 19-year-old impressed with his hardness at the contest and strong defensive action. Elevated to the senior list for season 2012, Riley is working on his endurance with the hope of cementing a regular spot in the Crows midfield.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 0 | - | - |
| Handballs | 0 | - | - |
| Disposals | 0 | - | - |
| Marks | 0 | - | - |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 0 | - | - |
| Goals | 0 | - | - |
| Dream Team | 0 | - | - |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essendon | L 82 - 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Brisbane Lions | W 77 - 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Port Adelaide | L 118 - 109 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | Western Bulldogs | W 80 - 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | Carlton | L 115 - 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Hawthorn | L 78 - 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | GWS Giants | W 52 - 187 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | St Kilda | W 87 - 47 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | Sydney Swans | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 12 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | Collingwood | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | Geelong Cats | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | Port Adelaide | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 20 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 21 | Western Bulldogs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 23 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | W: 4 - L: 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 11 | Essendon | Rd 19, 2012 |
| Handballs | 11 | Gold Coast Suns | Rd 23, 2012 |
| Disposals | 17 | Gold Coast Suns | Rd 23, 2012 |
| Marks | 5 | Essendon | Rd 19, 2012 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 5 | Melbourne | Rd 22, 2012 |
| Goals | 1 | Gold Coast Suns | Rd 23, 2012 |
| Dream Team | 81 | Essendon | Rd 19, 2012 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Adelaide Crows | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Adelaide Crows | 29 | 26 | 55 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 238 |
| 2011 | Adelaide Crows | 15 | 18 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 155 |
Who did you barrack for as a kid: West Coast
Who was your favourite player: Chris Judd
Who do you think is the next big thing at your club and why: Ben Dowdell, elite skills
Which teammate is likely to stand in the hole in front of a power forward: R. Douglas
Who has had the most influence on your career: parents
What are your pre-game superstitions: left sock, right sock, left boot, right boot, left shoelaces, right shoelaces
Winning touchdown in the SuperBowl or the winning penalty kick in the Champions League final: TD baby!
Who do you follow on Twitter: @Rbrown18
Biggest pest at your club: Nick Joyce
Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Mitch Grigg
Who is the worst teammate to room with and why: R. Laird – can’t cook
Which teammate delivers the best sledge: Taylor Walker
Which teammate is likely to be seen shopping in an exclusive area: Brent Reilly
Who is more likely to buy from an Op Shop: Matt Wright
Name the three most admired people you would like to meet: Andre Agassi, ‘Gaz’ Geordie Shore, Ben Roethlisberger
What is your dream place to visit and why: Wollongong, God’s country
Name one food you just can’t stomach: bananas
What food would you love to be able to eat during the footy season but you’re not allowed: Parmi
Favourite movie and favourite movie star: Remember The Titans, Denzel
Favourite band or musician: Shaggy
