SEN host Dwayne Russell has tipped “iconic” Richmond champion Jack Riewoldt to become an instant inductee into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Riewoldt, 32, kicked five goals to almost single-handedly drag the Tigers over the line against Adelaide on Sunday and still has plenty to offer in the twilight of his decorated 294-game career.
Boasting an impressive CV that includes three premierships, three Coleman Medals, three All-Australians and two Jack Dyer Medals, the 32-year-old will go down as one of Richmond’s all-time greats.
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“I reckon Jack Riewoldt gets into the AFL Hall of Fame first year of eligibility,” Russell told SEN’s Dwayne’s World.
“He’s been iconic for this era, he’s got a great resume now.
“As a leader of the football club, as a player that stands up when the heat is on and had to stand up yesterday (Sunday) – he’s become great.
“He’s become one of the most watchable players in the comp and one of the players I love watching.”
Riewoldt, who comes out of contract at the end of the year, has kicked 30 goals for the season at an average of just under three per match.
He’s six majors shy of joining the 700-goal club and is set to become the fourth Tiger to play 300 games.