A total of six Rioli family members have played in the AFL to date.

AFL‑playing Rioli players

Here are the six Rioli players who have appeared in the AFL:

  • Maurice Rioli Sr. – Richmond (1982–1987)
  • Dean Rioli – Essendon (1999–2006)
  • Cyril Rioli – Hawthorn (2008–2018)
  • Daniel Rioli – Richmond (2016–2024), later Gold Coast Suns (2025–)
  • Willie “Junior” Rioli – West Coast (2018–2022), Port Adelaide (2023–)
  • Maurice Rioli Jr. – Richmond (2021–)

Snapshot table of Riolis in the AFL

Name| AFL Club(s)| Years active
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Maurice Rioli Sr.| Richmond| 1982–1987 29
Dean Rioli| Essendon| 1999–2006 39
Cyril Rioli| Hawthorn| 2008–2018 19
Daniel Rioli| Richmond, Gold Coast Suns| 2016– 19
Willie Rioli (Jr.)| West Coast, Port Adelaide| 2018– 69
Maurice Rioli Jr.| Richmond| 2021– 15

So, in direct answer to the question: six Riolis have played AFL.

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