Ron Richards

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Biography

Recruited, like his brother Lou, from Collingwood Tech., Ron Richards enjoyed a productive VFL career with Collingwood which saw him play 143 games and kick 114 goals between 1947 and 1956. Less talented perhaps than Lou, he was nevertheless every bit as competitive, and much more versatile. He starred on a wing in the 1953 grand final defeat of Geelong, but he could also rove, was dangerous near goal, and was a fierce and tenacious tackler in the backlines. He later gave tremendous service to the Magpies in a variety of offfield roles.