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Ted Richards

Defender
2011 - 2016
Sydney Swans
Ted Richards, a renowned Australian rules footballer, made his mark in the Australian Football League (AFL) playing for the Essendon Football Club and the Sydney Swans. Born on 11 January 1983, Richards began his professional journey after being drafted in the 2000 national draft as the 27th pick. Standing tall at 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) and weighing 92 kg (203 lb), Richards dominated the field as a skilled defender. His exceptional talent and dedication to the sport were evident throughout his career, from 2001 to 2016. Richards' early development in the Sandringham Dragons team in the TAC Cup, coupled with his time at Xavier College, laid a solid foundation for his future success in the AFL. His defensive prowess and strategic gameplay made him a valuable asset to both the Essendon Football Club and the Sydney Swans. During his tenure with the Sydney Swans from 2006 to 2016, Richards displayed consistency and resilience, earning him a reputation as a reliable and tenacious player. His contributions to the team were instrumental in their success on the field. As a defender, Richards showcased exceptional skills in intercepting opposition plays, marking the ball effectively, and providing crucial support to his teammates. His leadership qualities and on-field intelligence set him apart as a formidable force in the AFL. Overall, Ted Richards left a lasting legacy in Australian football, inspiring fans and fellow players with his passion for the game and his unwavering commitment to excellence on and off the field.

Season Stats:

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Swans
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
459
26
31%
27
26
31%
-
-
Goals
2
0.3
379
82
2%
21
81
2%
376
1%
Behinds
2
0.3
352
54
4%
20
54
4%
250
1%
Assists
0
-
-
28
-
-
23
0%
259
0%
Disposals
78
9.8
499
802
10%
29
802
10%
10285
1%
Kicks
46
5.8
481
503
9%
26
390
12%
5516
1%
Handballs
32
4
505
472
7%
30
472
7%
4769
1%
Marks
31
3.9
441
222
14%
26
155
20%
2128
1%
Tackles
5
0.6
593
188
3%
31
170
3%
2048
0%
Hitouts
0
-
-
928
-
-
419
0%
1084
0%
Clearances
1
0.1
529
191
1%
27
191
1%
1014
0%
Frees For
5
0.6
452
71
7%
28
37
14%
468
1%
Frees Against
2
0.3
554
53
4%
30
45
4%
519
0%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Swans

All Season Stats (2011-2016)

Games Played
Total 128
Goals
Total 3
Avg 0
Behinds
Total 7
Avg 0.1
Assists
Total 8
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 1718
Avg 13.4
Kicks
Total 974
Avg 7.6
Handballs
Total 744
Avg 5.8
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 57% - 43%
Marks
Total 563
Avg 4.4
Tackles
Total 218
Avg 1.7
Hitouts
Total 3
Avg 0
Clearances
Total 25
Avg 0.2
Frees For
Total 79
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 84
Avg 0.7

Ted Richards - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Ted Richards - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Ted Richards - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ted Richards' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ted Richards - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ted Richards' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ted Richards - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Ted Richards - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Ted Richards in the context of their team and the league as a whole.