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{{Short description|Australian rules footballer}}
Ed Richards (born 3 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Western Bulldogs with their second selection and sixteen overall in the 2017 national draft. He made his debut against West Coast Eagles at the Etihad Stadium in the second round of the 2018 season.
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{{Infobox AFL biography
| name = Ed Richards
| image = Ed Richards 2018.6.jpg
| caption = Richards in August 2018
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|07|03|df=y}}
| birth_place =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| originalteam = [[Oakleigh Chargers]] ([[TAC Cup]])
| draftpick = No. 16, [[2017 AFL draft#2017 national draft|2017 national draft]]
| debutdate = [[2018 AFL season#Round 2|Round 2, 2018]]
| debutteam = {{AFL WB}}
| debutopponent = {{AFL WC}}
| debutstadium = [[Docklands Stadium|Etihad Stadium]]
| height = 188 cm
| weight = 89 kg
| position = [[Australian rules football positions#back line|Defender]]
| currentclub = {{AFL WB}}
| guernsey = 20
| years1 = 2018–
| club1 = {{AFL WB}}
| games_goals1 = 121 (31)
| statsend = round 21, 2024
| careerhighlights =
*[[AFL Rising Star]] nominee ([[2018 AFL Rising Star|2018]])
*[[Western Bulldogs#Club awards|Gary Dempsey Medal]] (2023)
}}
'''Ed Richards''' (born 3 July 1999) is a professional [[Australian rules football]]er playing for the [[Western Bulldogs]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). He was drafted by the Western Bulldogs with their second selection and sixteenth overall in the [[2017 AFL draft#2017 national draft|2017 national draft]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/oakleigh-chargers-defender-ed-richards-recruited-to-western-bulldogs-with-pick-no16/news-story/dcb5ec214843ef5beab7fbb3fda7b53e|title=Oakleigh Chargers defender Ed Richards recruited to Western Bulldogs with pick No.16|date=27 November 2017|work=Monash Leader|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref> He made his debut in the 51-point loss to {{AFL WC}} at [[Docklands Stadium|Etihad Stadium]] in Round 2 of the [[2018 AFL season|2018 season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-29/selection-a-big-win-for-lous-grandnephew|title=Selection a big win for Lou's grand-nephew|last=Cleary|first=Mitch|date=29 March 2018|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref> His family has a long history in the VFL/AFL, particularly the [[Collingwood Football Club]], whereby his great-great-grandfather is [[Charlie Pannam (footballer, born 1874)|Charlie Pannam Sr.]], his grandfather is [[Ron Richards (footballer, born 1928)|Ron Richards]], and his great uncle is [[Lou Richards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/oakleigh-chargers-defender-ed-richards-surges-into-firstround-contention-in-afl-draft/news-story/e520b4f8593cfe8236ec0639a02ff18f|title=Oakleigh Chargers defender Ed Richards surges into first-round contention in AFL draft|last=Prime|first=Toby|date=21 November 2017|work=Progress Leader|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref>


==Statistics==
With Collingwood greats Ron and Lou Richards in his family tree, Richards' footy pedigree is hard to ignore, but his use of the football and his ability to break lines could see him make a name for himself in the not too distant future.
:''Statistics are correct to the end of round 24, 2023''.<ref name="afl tables">{{cite web|title=Ed Richards|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/E/Ed_Richards.html|work=AFL Tables|access-date=8 April 2021}}</ref>


{{Australian rules football statistics legend}}
As a key player in the Carey Grammar School's first XVIII, he vice-captained the team to a nine win / one loss season, losing to only Hailebury by nine points under dubious circumstances with the umpires failing to reward a late Richard's goal. The team runner was quoted saying it was "a fucking disgrace" and he felt physically ill when reflecting on the decision.
{{AFL player statistics start}}
|- style=background:#EAEAEA
| scope=row | [[2018 AFL season|2018]] || {{AFL WB}} || 20
| 21 || 8 || 5 || 166 || 119 || 285 || 56 || 51 || 0.4 || 0.2 || 7.9 || 5.7 || 13.6 || 2.7 || 2.4
|-
| scope=row | [[2019 AFL season|2019]] || {{AFL WB}} || 20
| 20 || 9 || 13 || 138 || 95 || 233 || 56 || 47 || 0.5 || 0.7 || 6.9 || 4.8 || 11.7 || 2.8 || 2.4
|- style=background:#EAEAEA
| scope=row | [[2020 AFL season|2020]]{{efn|The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports#Australian rules football|impact of the COVID-19 pandemic]].}} || {{AFL WB}} || 20
| 17 || 6 || 7 || 93 || 90 || 183 || 24 || 34 || 0.4 || 0.4 || 5.5 || 5.3 || 10.8 || 1.4 || 2.0
|-class=sortbottom
| scope=row | [[2021 AFL season|2021]] || {{AFL WB}} || 20
| 5 || 1 || 0 || 43 || 25 || 68 || 25 || 9 || 0.2 || 0 || 8.9 || 3.2 || 13.6 || 3.2 || 1.6
|-
| scope=row | [[2022 AFL season|2022]] || {{AFL WB}} || 20
| 22 || 0 || 0 || 270 || 136 || 406 || 130 || 36 || 0 || 0 || 12.3 || 6.2 || 18.5 || 6.0 || 1.6
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[2023 AFL season|2023]] || {{AFL WB}} || 20
| 19 || 1 || 3 || 292 || 111 || 403 || 107 || 36 || 0.1 || 0.2 || 15.4 || 5.8 || 21.2 || 5.6 || 1.9
|-
! colspan=3 | Career
! 104 !! 25 !! 28 !! 1002 !! 576 !! 1578 !! 389 !! 213 !! 0.2 !! 0.3 !! 9.6 !! 5.5 !! 15.7 !! 3.7 !! 2.0
|}


==Honours & Achievements==
Indeed, Ed attributes most of his success to the close bond he made with Carey's runner, Nelson, noting he was taught many invaluable life skills. Nelson has since gone on to commence a double degree in a Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce at the prestigious Deakin University.


'''Individual'''
It is rumoured Ed is currently dating Carey's first XI soccer captain, Elleni Neofytou, who apparently has him on a very tight leash.
*'''Gary Dempsey Medal - [[Western Bulldogs]]''': 2023
*''' Tony Liberatore Most Improved Player Award - [[Western Bulldogs]]''': 2022
*[[AFL Rising Star]] nominee ([[2018 AFL Rising Star|2018]])


'''Notes'''
The word ‘classy’ regularly comes up in scouting reports on the 18-year-old, mainly on account of his kicking and composure under pressure, but he’s not all polish and no grunt; Richards’ competitiveness is a feature of his game that has impressed recruiters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-11-24/pick-16-halfback-runner-richards-to-kennel}}</ref>
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==References==
Western Bulldogs Recruiting Manager Simon Dalrymple said Richard’s improvement in the second half of the season made him difficult to ignore.
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==External links==
“Ed provides great run off of half back and he’s and excellent user of the football,” he told westernbulldogs.com.au.
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*{{Wbplayer}}
*{{AFL Tables|ref=E/Ed_Richards.html}}


{{Western Bulldogs player squad}}
“He’s quick, he’s a competitor and the he’s developed extremely well in back half of the year.”
{{2017 AFL national draft}}


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“We think with ample time in the system, he’s an exciting prospect.”
[[Category:1999 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Western Bulldogs players]]
[[Category:Oakleigh Chargers players]]
[[Category:Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)]]
[[Category:People educated at Carey Baptist Grammar School]]
[[Category:Australian people of Greek descent]]
[[Category:Sportspeople of Greek descent]]


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Latest revision as of 12:52, 2 August 2024

Ed Richards
Richards in August 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-07-03) 3 July 1999 (age 25)
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 16, 2017 national draft
Debut Round 2, 2018, Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast, at Etihad Stadium
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 20
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– Western Bulldogs 121 (31)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Ed Richards (born 3 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by the Western Bulldogs with their second selection and sixteenth overall in the 2017 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the 51-point loss to West Coast at Etihad Stadium in Round 2 of the 2018 season.[2] His family has a long history in the VFL/AFL, particularly the Collingwood Football Club, whereby his great-great-grandfather is Charlie Pannam Sr., his grandfather is Ron Richards, and his great uncle is Lou Richards.[3]

Statistics

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Statistics are correct to the end of round 24, 2023.[4]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2018 Western Bulldogs 20 21 8 5 166 119 285 56 51 0.4 0.2 7.9 5.7 13.6 2.7 2.4
2019 Western Bulldogs 20 20 9 13 138 95 233 56 47 0.5 0.7 6.9 4.8 11.7 2.8 2.4
2020[a] Western Bulldogs 20 17 6 7 93 90 183 24 34 0.4 0.4 5.5 5.3 10.8 1.4 2.0
2021 Western Bulldogs 20 5 1 0 43 25 68 25 9 0.2 0 8.9 3.2 13.6 3.2 1.6
2022 Western Bulldogs 20 22 0 0 270 136 406 130 36 0 0 12.3 6.2 18.5 6.0 1.6
2023 Western Bulldogs 20 19 1 3 292 111 403 107 36 0.1 0.2 15.4 5.8 21.2 5.6 1.9
Career 104 25 28 1002 576 1578 389 213 0.2 0.3 9.6 5.5 15.7 3.7 2.0

Honours & Achievements

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Individual

Notes

  1. ^ The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

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  1. ^ "Oakleigh Chargers defender Ed Richards recruited to Western Bulldogs with pick No.16". Monash Leader. News Corp Australia. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  2. ^ Cleary, Mitch (29 March 2018). "Selection a big win for Lou's grand-nephew". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  3. ^ Prime, Toby (21 November 2017). "Oakleigh Chargers defender Ed Richards surges into first-round contention in AFL draft". Progress Leader. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Ed Richards". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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