As the saying goes, a picture's worth a thousand words . . .

That being the case, we here at richmondfc.com.au have decided to delve into our photographic archives to provide you with some pictorial nostalgic nuggets throughout 2019.

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The series continues today with this photo of the Maurice Rioli.

In the lead-up to the blockbuster 2019 ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G’ clash between Richmond and Essendon, we feature this image of the Tigers’ greatest-ever Indigenous player Maurice Rioli in full flight during a 1980s match against Collingwood.

Magpie Bruce Abernethy’s failed lunge at the brilliant, elusive Rioli results in him hitting the MCG turf, while former Richmond assistant coach Mark ‘Choco’ Williams watches on in the background.