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A speedy half-back from the Oakleigh Chargers, Richards was drafted with Pick 16 in the 2017 National Draft. With Collingwood greats Ron and Lou Richards in his family tree, Richards' footy pedigree is hard to ignore, with his use of the football and his ability to break lines a key aspect of his game. Made the move to the midfield in 2024 out of necessity and did not put a foot wrong: averaging 21.4 disposals, 4.6 marks and 3.9 clearances.
Player Sponsors: Samuel Edgerton, Ben Stranks, Anthony Lockett, Big Footy, The Railway Hotel, QT Melbourne/Rydges, Brad, Jo, Hunter & Wil Spicer, Laundry Warehouse.A speedy half-back from the Oakleigh Chargers, Richards was drafted with Pick 16 in the 2017 National Draft. With Collingwood greats Ron and Lou Richards in his family tree, Richards' footy pedigree is hard to ignore, with his use of the football and his ability to break lines a key aspect of his game. Made the move to the midfield in 2024 out of necessity and did not put a foot wrong: averaging 21.4 disposals, 4.6 marks and 3.9 clearances.
Player Sponsors: Samuel Edgerton, Ben Stranks, Anthony Lockett, Big Footy, The Railway Hotel, QT Melbourne/Rydges, Brad, Jo, Hunter & Wil Spicer, Laundry Warehouse.Team and player honours
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Ed Richards reflects on the team's 2025 season as well as his own personal performance.
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Western Bulldogs acknowledge that we work, train and play on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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