Joe Richards (footballer)
| Joe Richards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Joe Richards | ||
| Date of birth | 23 November 1999 | ||
| Original team(s) | Murray Bushrangers, (NAB League) | ||
| Draft | No. 48, 2022 national draft | ||
| Debut | 12 May 2024, Collingwood vs. West Coast, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Medium Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Collingwood | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | Collingwood | 3 (3) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 11, 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Joe Richards (born 23 November 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Richards plays as a small forward.[1]
AFL career
Richards was drafted by Collingwood with pick 48 as a mature-age player during the 2022 AFL national draft.[1] Unlike the majority of drafted players, Richards did not play in the major state based leagues after his under age career, but was drafted direct from Wangaratta in the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League.[2]
Richards made his AFL debut in Round 9 of the 2024 season,[3] having 18 disposals and kicking 1 goal in a 66 point win over West Coast.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Joe Richards | AFL". collingwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "The 'Wangaratta bolter' who is a chance to be drafted inside the top 30". www.sen.com.au. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh (10 May 2024). "Magpies hand debut to another mature-age recruit". AFL. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Courtney (12 May 2024). "'You don't fluke this stuff': From teacher to AFL in 17 months, and 'half his hometown' was there". Fox Sports. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
External links
- Joe Richards's profile on the official website of the Collingwood Football Club
- Joe Richards's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Joe Richards at AustralianFootball.com
