Not only has Dean been promoted from the rookie list but he has been named in the 22 for the clash against the Swans on Saturday. Dean was again one of the best on ground in the Reserves win over North last Thursday at Windy Hill.
Rioli gets a promotion!
From all negatives come a positive, especially if your name's Dean Rioli. The unfortunate injury to James Hird, having suffered a recurrance of a stress fracture in his right foot, has enabled the Bombers to place James on the long term injury list and promote rookie Dean Rioli to the senior list.