Junior Rioli wants to join Port Adelaide, reports Nine News Adelaide’s Corey Norris.
The Power have been wanting to bolster their small forward stocks after the retirement of Robbie Gray and persistent injuries to Orazio Fantastia, with the out-of-contract Rioli perfecctly fitting the bill.
West Coast star Junior Rioli has declared he wants to join Port Adelaide next season. Had coffee with Shaun Burgoyne this morning followed by a medical at Alberton. Hear our extensive chat @9NewsAdel very soon.
— Corey Norris (@coreynorris9) September 5, 2022
Port have reportedly tabled a “lucrative” offer to the 27-year-old.
The Advertiser reported on Monday that Rioli underwent a medical at the club and met with key club figures including coach Ken Hinkley.
West Coast's Junior Rioli has tonight told #9News he wants to be at Port Adelaide next season. @coreynorris9 pic.twitter.com/BkY5GmXnJy
— 9News Adelaide (@9NewsAdel) September 5, 2022
Norris also reports that Rioli met with Shaun Burgoyne, the former club star who now holds an off-field role at Alberton.
Meanwhile, 7 News Perth’s Ryan Daniels reports no official decision has been made by Rioli’s camp.
“I’m told by Rioli’s camp that no decision has been made at this stage. West Coast have also not been informed of any Rioli decision, and remain hopeful,” he tweeted.
Reports of out Adelaide suggest that Junior Rioli has declared he wants to join Port.
— Ryan Daniels (@FootyRhino) September 5, 2022
I’m told by Rioli’s camp that NO decision has been made at this stage.
West Coast have also not been informed of any Rioli decision, and remain hopeful.
Rioli did meet with the Power today.
Rioli has offers on the table from both clubs, and could well end up at Port.
— Ryan Daniels (@FootyRhino) September 5, 2022
In that case, the two clubs would need to work through a trade - Rioli is out of contract, but not a free agent.
2022 marked Rioli’s first year back at West Coast after serving a two-year doping ban. He’s understood to have a contract on the table to re-sign at the Eagles.