Education
The Lions finished eleventh on the ladder, a poorer season than 2004, in which they were Grand Finalists.
The Lions finished eleventh on the ladder, a poorer season than 2004, in which they were Grand Finalists.
He previously played for the Brisbane Lions. Brisbane Lions (2004–2010)
Rischitelli"s first game in the American Federation of Labor-Congress turned out to be a dream debut for the then-teenager, playing as a late inclusion in the Lions" Round 17, 2004 side against Adelaide. Rischitelli kicked two goals.
lieutenant was his only game for the season.
2005 wasn"t much of an improvement for Rischitelli, and definitely wasn"t for his team either. Mainly due to a quad injury, Rischitelli played only three games for the year, in which he made a minimal impression.
Rischitelli"s 2006 season ended up being his breakthrough season, finding a regular spot in Brisbane"s side and playing in the first eighteen matches of the season. He started to find a lot more of the ball than in previous years, and in rounds six and seven his disposal count was in the twenties, earning him two Brownlow votes and a Rising Star nomination.
Rischitelli had a solid 2009 season, but was shocked when he was offered up, along with Daniel Bradshaw, as a possible trade option for controversial Carlton full-forward Brendan Fevola after the conclusion of the 2009 season.
Although under intense public pressure to agree to be traded, Rischitelli ultimately decided that he wished to stay with Brisbane, meaning that particular trade option fell through and the Lions instead got Fevola in a trade for Lachlan Henderson and a draft pick. That Rischitelli was offered up to trade has been suggested as a possible reason as to why he left to play with the Gold Coast a season later. Rischitelli"s had his best season to date in 2010, becoming the most consistent player in the Lions injury-riddled midfield and playing every match and leading the club in kicks, handballs, marks, clearances and contested possessions.
Due to his outstanding season he was pursued by the newly created Gold Coast Football Club and announced that he had signed with the Suns at the conclusion of Brisbane"s disappointing season, where the club finished 13th.
Gold Coast Football Club (2011+)
On 7 September 2010, it was announced that Rischitelli was joining the American Federation of Labor-Congress"s 17th club, Gold Coast from 2011 onwards. Michael Rischitelli was born and grew up in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.
Before being drafted into the American Federation of Labor-Congress, Rischitelli completed his schooling at Victoria University Secondary College (formally known as Brimbank College) Rischitelli played for the Western Jets before beginning his He showed great promise and potential playing for the Western junior sides, but was hindered by a bout of osteitis pubis during his year playing in their under 18 side. He was the Lions" fifth and eventual final pick in the 2003 American Federation of Labor-Congress Draft, and was the number 61 draft pick overall.