Dean Rioli missed out on last year's Grand Final and it hurt. He was ecstatic for his teammates but devastated that he couldn't play a part in the victory. With the 2001 Preliminary Final just a few days away Rioli is closing in on a date with destiny. Next Saturday's Preliminary Final will be the biggest game of his life and he is desperate to ensure Essendon doesn't let the chance to reach another Grand Final slip past. In an exclusive Engine Room interview next week Dean Rioli reflects on last year's Grand Final and what is driving him this season. The three-part written series commences next Monday.
