Past Player of the Week – Norman Richards

‘Galloping’ Norman Richards was a stalwart Norwood defender in the early years.  He shared a premiership in 1887 with his twin, Herbert, and older brother Tom, played two years with Adelaide, and then returned to Norwood for another flag in 1891.

Born at Stepney on 28 June 1865, Norman and Herbert were middle members of the seven children of William Richards and his wife Elizabeth, née Hughes.

Norman made his senior debut in 1885, two years before his twin.  In a match between Norwood and a Norwood Junior 25 on 17 April 1886, Herbert was the best player for the juniors and Norman was best on the ground with the seniors, who won 8.13 to 2.1.

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