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CibbuanoBurton, Rioli claim awards
September 28th 2009 12:27
ADELAIDE veteran Brett Burton and Hawthorn young gun Cyril Rioli have claimed the mark of the year and goal of the year awards respectively.
Burton will receive his first Alex Jesaulenko medal for his spectacular mark against Carlton at Etihad Stadium in round 22.
Rioli, who was nominated twice throughout the season, will receive the Phil Manassa medal for his goal against Essendon at the MCG in round seven.
The classy Hawks forward is the fourth Indigenous player to win the award since 2004 following Daniel Wells (2004), Eddie Betts (2006) and Leon Davis (2008).
Burton said it was the best mark he has ever taken.
"When I was up there, I thought, 'whoa!' It did feel good," Burton said.
"It was a real buzz and this award is something I will be very proud of, having returned from a knee reconstruction."
Rioli said it was an honour to win the goal of the year award.
"I am very honoured to win the 2009 AFL Goal of the Year award and I would like to thank the All-Australian selectors for voting for me", Rioli said.
"I would also like to thank my teammate Chance Bateman for giving me the handball to have the opportunity to kick the goal," he said
"I feel privileged to follow in the footsteps of the other indigenous players who have won this award - Leon Davis, Eddie Betts and Daniel Wells."
"I love playing footy and it's a real buzz to play in front of our passionate Hawthorn members and supporters."
Burton will receive his first Alex Jesaulenko medal for his spectacular mark against Carlton at Etihad Stadium in round 22.
Rioli, who was nominated twice throughout the season, will receive the Phil Manassa medal for his goal against Essendon at the MCG in round seven.
The classy Hawks forward is the fourth Indigenous player to win the award since 2004 following Daniel Wells (2004), Eddie Betts (2006) and Leon Davis (2008).
"When I was up there, I thought, 'whoa!' It did feel good," Burton said.
"It was a real buzz and this award is something I will be very proud of, having returned from a knee reconstruction."
Rioli said it was an honour to win the goal of the year award.
"I am very honoured to win the 2009 AFL Goal of the Year award and I would like to thank the All-Australian selectors for voting for me", Rioli said.
"I would also like to thank my teammate Chance Bateman for giving me the handball to have the opportunity to kick the goal," he said
"I feel privileged to follow in the footsteps of the other indigenous players who have won this award - Leon Davis, Eddie Betts and Daniel Wells."
"I love playing footy and it's a real buzz to play in front of our passionate Hawthorn members and supporters."
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