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'''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]]|accessdate=31 March 2018}}</ref> He made his debut in the fifty-one point loss to {{AFL WC}} at [[Docklands Stadium|Etihad Stadium]] in the round two of the 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]]|accessdate=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|accessdate=31 March 2018}}</ref> |
'''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]]|accessdate=31 March 2018}}</ref> He made his debut in the fifty-one point loss to {{AFL WC}} at [[Docklands Stadium|Etihad Stadium]] in the round two of the 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]]|accessdate=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|accessdate=31 March 2018}}</ref> |
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| Ed Richards | |||
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 Richards playing for the Western Bulldogs in April 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 July 1999 | ||
| 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 | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018– | Western Bulldogs | 21 (8) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| 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 fifty-one point loss to West Coast at Etihad Stadium in the round two 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]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Cleary, Mitch (29 March 2018). "Selection a big win for Lou's grand-nephew". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ 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.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ed Richards (footballer).
- Ed Richards's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Ed Richards's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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