Ian Richardson (Australian footballer)

Ian Richardson (born 14 October 1987) is an Australian rules footballer in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). Richardson has played for the Claremont Tigers since his WAFL debut in 2008.

Ian Richardson
Personal information
Full name	Ian Richardson
Date of birth	(1987-10-14) 14 October 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Perth
Original team(s)	West Coast Ams
Height	177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s)	Half Forward
Club information
Current club	Claremont Tigers
Number	4
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2008 – present	Claremont	147 (327)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of season, 2015.
Career highlights
Jack Clarke Medal 2006 Simpson Medal 2008 (state game) Claremont premiership side 2011, 2012

Career

Ian won the Jack Clarke Medal for the best and fairest player in the WAFL Colts competition in 2006 before his dreams of player AFL football were dealt a blow when he missed selection in the draft.^[1] 2007 was also frustrating for Richardson as he failed to break into Claremont’s strong league team despite strong form in the reserves.

Claremont Tigers

2008

Debuting in Round 1 of the WAFL 2008 season against West Perth, Richardson managed to kick a goal in his first game. He went through the entire 2008 season managing to get a goal in every single match.^[2] The goalsneak was awarded the Simpson Medal for his best-on-ground display for Western Australia in their 73-point victory over Queensland in Townsville.^[3] The match was the first appearance for Ian in WA colours after he was overlooked for state junior representative teams.

2009

Ian missed the first round of the 2009 season, but returned after Claremont's bye to play in the third round.

Statistics

Statistics are correct as of Round 3, 2009 (6 April 2009)

Season	Team	No.	Games	Goals	Behinds	Kicks	Marks	Handballs	Disp. Av
2008	Claremont	4	20	62	27	197	103	79	13.8
2009	Claremont	4	1	2	1	5	4	6	11
Totals			21	64	28	202	107	85	-