 Richmond recruiting manager Francis Jackson later recalled Riewoldt's impressive football smarts and his ability to read the flight of the ball as key factors in his recruitment.Riewoldt was drafted by with the club's first selection and the 13th selection overall in the 2006 AFL National Draft.He made his AFL debut in round 9 of the 2007 season, in the Dreamtime at the 'G match against at the MCG.