Guy Richards (born 21 March 1983) is an

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er in the

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. From Coldstream, Richards was drafted in the 2000 National Draft to Collingwood, but took until 2004 to make his

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debut. Continually developed into a good tap ruckman, Richards was forced to miss his early seasons as a football through injuries, mainly knee injuries hampered his start. When making his debut, he took time to become a dominant player but showed what he could, giving him 12 games since debut, before once again outed with a groin injury. It did not stop him from winning the best first year player however, 2005 was like the early years, a knee and then hip injury, nothing went right. He was able to make a return for the final two games, playing to his full capability. In 2006 Guy was once again struggling with injury, managing only 9 games. 2007 saw Richards vie with Carlton import

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for the role as

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's deputy. With the arrival of ruckman

Cameron Wood Cameron Wood (born 4 March 1987) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions, Collingwood Football Club and Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Brisbane Lions He was recr ...

via the 2007 AFL Trade period Guy was delisted by Collingwood

References

External links

Guy Richards at the Collingwood Football Club website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Richards, Guy 1983 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Collingwood Football Club players Living people Eastern Ranges players