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Tambling playing for NT Thunder in June 2016
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| Full name | Richard Tambling | ||
| Nickname(s) | Bling | ||
| Date of birth | 12 September 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Northern Territory | ||
| Original team | Southern Districts | ||
| Draft | 4th overall, 2004 Richmond |
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Richard Tambling, born on September 12, 1986, is a former Australian rules football player. He played for two teams in the Australian Football League (AFL): the Richmond Football Club and the Adelaide Football Club.
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Richard Tambling's Early Life and Football Journey
Richard Tambling grew up in the Northern Territory of Australia. He lived in a remote Aboriginal community until he was 13 years old. After that, he moved to Jabiru in Kakadu National Park, where he spent most of his childhood.
Starting Football as a Teenager
When he was younger, Richard played football, but not very seriously. English was not his first language. As a teenager, he moved to Darwin, Northern Territory to live with his grandmother. This is when he started taking football more seriously. He joined the NT Thunder program and played in national championships for younger players.
Becoming a Top Draft Pick
During this time, talent scouts noticed him. Richard was known for his amazing speed and ability to understand the game. He showed these skills even more during the 2004 pre-season. Many people, including coach Terry Wallace, thought he was one of the best young players in the country. In the 2004 AFL Draft, Richard was chosen as the fourth player overall by the Richmond Football Club.
Richard Tambling's AFL Career
Richard Tambling played in the AFL for several years. He started his career with the Richmond Football Club.
Playing for Richmond (2005-2010)
Richard played 12 games in the 2005 AFL season and 21 games in the 2006 AFL season. In late 2005, he faced some challenges with injuries, including a broken toe and ongoing hamstring problems.
By 2009, some people were criticizing his performance. In a game against the Western Bulldogs, Richard had a tough match. His coach, Terry Wallace, later explained that Richard had just become a father two days before the game, which affected his sleep. After this, Richard was not chosen for the next game. However, he worked hard and returned to play some of his best football. He played very well in games against Sydney, Fremantle, and the West Coast Eagles. He started to show the great skills that everyone expected from him.
Moving to Adelaide (2011-2013)
On October 6, 2010, Richard Tambling moved to the Adelaide Football Club. He was traded in exchange for some draft picks. He played 16 AFL games over three years for Adelaide. At the end of the 2013 season, he finished his time with the club.
State League Football After the AFL
After his AFL career, Richard continued to play football. He played for Sturt in the SANFL league. Later, he played for the NT Thunder in the NEAFL competition in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Richard Tambling's Personal Life
Richard is an Indigenous Australian. His family history can be traced back to the Woolna people, a tribe from the Northern Territory.
