Ed Richards (footballer)

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]

Ed Richards
Richards in August 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-07-03) 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 41 (17)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References
  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.
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