Rischitelli's had his best season to date in 2010, becoming the most consistent player in the Lions injury-riddled midfield and playing every match and leading the club in kicks, handballs, marks, clearances and contested possessions. Due to his outstanding season he was pursued by the newly created Gold Coast Football Club and announced that he had signed with the Suns at the conclusion of Brisbane's disappointing season, where the club finished 13th. Shortly after his decision to leave Brisbane, Rischitelli won his first Best and Fairest award, ahead of club stalwarts Simon Black and Jonathan Brown.