Mark Ricciuto

MARK RICCIUTO

Talent Profile

© TLA Worldwide 2020 TLAWorldwide.com With vast football knowledge and a sharp sense of humour, Ricciuto shines in his role as co-host of Triple M Adelaide’s drive program, The Rush Hour and as a matchday analyst for FOX Footy.

NATIONALITY CAPABILITIES Australian Guest Panellist Ambassador DATE OF BIRTH Social Media 6/8/75 PR Campaign Appearances TEAMS INTERESTS Adelaide Crows Football Club (Captain 2001-2007) Fox Sports Health & Nutrition Triple M Wellbeing Leadership Family Business

His reputation was confirmed with All-Australian honours in 1994, his second year in the AFL.

Ricciuto would go on to achieve the honour an amazing eight times, an AFL record, while he was also selected as captain twice.

In 1998, Ricciuto was a key member of Adelaide’s back-to-back premiership side, winning his first of three club best and fairests.

The year was also marked with selection in the Australian International Rules team to take on Ireland.

Ricciuto is also still connected to the Adelaide Crows as current board member of the club.

Along with providing special comments for Triple M Football, in 2011 Ricciuto joined the all-star line-up of the Fox Footy commentary team.

A successful publican and hotelier, Ricciuto resides in Adelaide with his wife Sarah and their six children.

In 2009 Mark became involved in fundraising committee for The Cancer Council of South Australia – Flinders Lodge.

In total, $170,000 was raised resulting in a major renovation and a new recreation centre, which provides patients and families with a fun area to brighten their days.

Mark has also been involved in raising money for the Calvary Hospital and the Little Heroes Foundation.

In 2009, Mark along with 30 others walked the famous 96km Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea to raise funds for the Little Heroes Foundation. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS TESTIMONIALS

2003 Brownlow Medal Winner “Mark has had a 13 year relationship with Triple M. 1998 Premiership Player 2004 - 2005 All-Australian Captain Hes a vital member of our football coverage, 1994 All-Australian hosted the drive show for several years and spent 1997 - 1998 All-Australian 2000 All-Australian last 7 years as host of the breakfast show.” 2002 - 2005 All-Australian - MATTHEW O'REILLY, CONTENT DIRECTOR, TRIPLE M ADELAIDE 1998 Best & Fairest Winner 2003 - 2004 Best & Fairest Winner 2001 - 2007 Adelaide Club Captain 2006 Adelaide FC Leading Goal Kicker 2007 VFL/AFL Italian Team Of The Century AFL Life Member AFL Hall of Fame Inductee

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