Ted Richards

[ugg]

A bit unfortunate he got a week's holiday for next match, though.

Witnessing the incident live at the ground, I immediately thought he was a good chance of getting suspended for it.

They were both heading for the ball which bounced in an unexpected direction. Sensing the impending collison, Ted tucked his shoulder in and went for what would be regarded as a fair bump but connected with the Lion (Aston) in the head. Aston stayed down for about a minute or two, was able to walk off to the bench and after spending quite some time on the bench was able to come back on. But his impact was limited having only 1 disposal for the match.

[barry]

Didnt want to go to Darwin.

[ugg]

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TED Richards said he had to cop a one-match ban in the NEAFL last weekend or effectively risk three games on the sidelines and blow any chance of a return to senior football this season.


Richards took the early guilty plea for head-high contact to have the ban reduced from two weeks to one.


?If I was to challenge it and lose, unfortunately the (Swans reserves) NEAFL has a bye the following week, so I was risking a three-week suspension,? Richards said.

But the NEAFL team don't have a bye the next week, we play Sydney Uni at Henson Park, and the following week is the first week of the NEAFL finals.

[ugg]

Just been pointed out the first week of the NEAFL finals won't involve the Swans as the Top 2 have a bye. And we're guaranteed top spot already.

[Sandrevan]

Great career Ted. You don't owe anybody anything.

I was a bit surprised he played on this year.

I still believe he should have got the Norm Smith medal in 2006

[Maltopia]

Teddy having lots of fun in this interview with Grundy

Ask A Swan: Heath Grundy - August 19, 2016 - sydneyswans.com.au

[neilfws]

This is a very nice article on the Richards brothers.

Bloods brothers: Ted and Xavier Richards change places for Sydney

[dejavoodoo44]

Great career Ted. You don't owe anybody anything.

I was a bit surprised he played on this year.

I still believe he should have got the Norm Smith medal in 2006

Well, he would have, but he was knocked out by one of those Eagles, who were flying high. Chick, was it? All fine upstanding citizens.

[goswannies]

This is a very nice article on the Richards brothers.

Bloods brothers: Ted and Xavier Richards change places for Sydney

That was a lovely article. Have they played any ressies or pre-season games together?

[AnnieH]

It's like the passing of the guard.

[ugg]

That was a lovely article. Have they played any ressies or pre-season games together?

Two NEAFL games this year

Sydney Swans RWO Wiki,The Reserves Team Goal Kickers 2016

[mcs]

Great article - Ted as always shining through as a fantastic guy. Its sad that he is more than likely not going to get a chance for a farewell game, but footy is a harsh game and father time sadly waits for nobody.

[mattybloods]

I hope he trains the house down. His only chance is an injury to Aliir or Grundy, which may well happen in a heated prelim

[bloodspirit]

Great article - not the sort Caro is best known for.

However, the way I recall that 2013 debut of X's, saying "the brothers enjoyed less than 15 minutes together on the SCG" is an understatement. I think it was more like 2 minutes . (Correct me if I'm wrong but that's the way I remember it.) Would be nice to see them have another game together but I agree the only way I can see it happening is if Reg or Aliir is injured.

I was intrigued that it was implied that X wasn't very happy about being moved forward when it happened. Is that surprising or to be expected?

[caj23]

Great article - not the sort Caro is best known for.

However, the way I recall that 2013 debut of X's, saying "the brothers enjoyed less than 15 minutes together on the SCG" is an understatement. I think it was more like 2 minutes . (Correct me if I'm wrong but that's the way I remember it.) Would be nice to see them have another game together but I agree the only way I can see it happening is if Reg or Aliir is injured.

I was intrigued that it was implied that X wasn't very happy about being moved forward when it happened. Is that surprising or to be expected?

It was interesting wasn't it?

I agree with the comments above about his versatility as a potential back. It occurred to me after the Giants game that he was another option to throw back on Jeremy Cameron when he was dominating. If we can get Reid back fit and firing it gives us an enormous amount of versatility and sets up our key back for the foreseeable future