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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.
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.
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Ed Richards discusses his 2024 season, where he made the switch from halfback to the midfield.
Ed Richards sets the tone to start the last in spectacular fashion after being tucked up against the fence.
Ed Richards drills a beauty from 50 to extend his side's huge margin.
Ed Richards somehow manages to squeeze home this dazzling major to put himself in the frame for Goal of the Year.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan nails his second major after Ed Richards' brilliant contested assist.
Cody Weightman and Ed Richards both contribute an early goal on their return from injury.
The Bulldogs suffer yet another cruel injury blow with an in-form Ed Richards forced out of the contest after a HIA concern
Ed discusses the Round six victory over St Kilda.
Ed Richards is enjoying the challenge in his first full pre-season as a midfielder.
Ed Richards has well and truly stamped his claim as a breakout star this season.
An ancestry of Collingwood royalty should make Ed Richard's recent successes anything but surprising.
The Club has confirmed its seven-player leadership group for the 2024 season.
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.