Jack Riewoldt
The emotional heartbeat of Richmond's modern renaissance, a fierce full-forward whose marking prowess and passion fueled three AFL premierships.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Australian rules footballer·Birthday: October 31·Millennials
Biography
Jack Riewoldt arrived at Richmond as a talented but raw key forward from Tasmania, carrying the weight of a famous football surname. He quickly silenced doubters, winning the Coleman Medal in his fourth season. For years, he was a brilliant lone hand in a struggling team, piling up goals and All-Australian honors. His legacy, however, is defined by his evolution into the consummate team player during Richmond's golden era. Embracing a selfless role under coach Damien Hardwick, his contested marking and relentless pressure became central to the Tigers' revolutionary game plan. His unbridled emotion after victories, often seen with tears streaming down his face, captured the soul of a long-suffering fanbase finally tasting glory.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jack was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jack Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jack's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- A key member of Richmond's three AFL premiership teams in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
- Won the Coleman Medal as the league's leading goalkicker three times (2010, 2012, 2018).
- Awarded the Jack Dyer Medal as Richmond's best and fairest player twice (2010, 2018).
Did You Know?
He is the cousin of Nick Riewoldt, the St Kilda champion and AFL Hall of Famer.
He and his cousin Nick are the only relatives to have both won the Coleman Medal.
He co-founded the charity 'Maddy's Vision' with his wife in memory of their stillborn daughter, supporting medical research and bereaved families.
“I’d give back all the Colemans for one premiership. (He later won three.)”
