Maurice Rioli Jr\u2019s stunning catch was hailed as the \u201cmark of the year\u201d during Richmond\u2019s defeat to Port Adelaide.<\/p>\n
The Tigers went down 90-48 at the MCG on Saturday afternoon as they remain without a win after four games.<\/p>\n
But there was one moment of joy for Richmond fans towards the end of the second quarter, courtesy of forward Rioli.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old leapt above everyone around him and gathered the ball with his left hand to get those in attendance off their seats.<\/p>\n
It was a remarkable piece of athleticism \u2014 and Rioli followed it up by taking the kick to secure six points for the Tigers.<\/p>\n
Commentator Gerard Healy was left in awe at the take, exclaiming: \u201cThat is a ripper!<\/p>\n
\u201cPut a saddle on him, jumped up high, got it on the way down. Left handed… it was everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before Brad Johnson added: \u201cIf that doesn\u2019t light you up, then nothing will in this game if you\u2019re a Tigers player.<\/p>\n
\u201cTook one of the marks of the year!\u201d<\/p>\n
And fans on social media were quick to pour in with praise for the young Tigers star.<\/p>\n
Michael Willson said: \u201cMaurice Rioli lights up the Tigers late in the second term with a hanger in the goal square.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Chris Gleeson added: \u201cThe amount of times over the years that a Rioli does something incredible and it springs the crowd and team to life. Outstanding footy family.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Tee-Dee reacted: \u201cRioli takes team mark of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n
And A Fighting Fury said: \u201cRioli has provided better marking contests than our talls so far. What a grab!\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the standout moment, it was the Power who came away with the points for their second win in four games.<\/p>\n
Richmond remain rooted to the foot of the AFL having conceded 75 points or more in all of their matches so far this season.<\/p>\n
Next up for Adelaide is St Kilda, while Richmond take on the Giants.<\/p>\n