Richie Cole (footballer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Richard Cole |
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| Date of birth | 15 July 1983 | ||
| Original team | Pioneers (NT) / Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 28 March 2002, Collingwood v. Richmond, at the MCG |
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Richard Cole is a former Australian rules football player. He played for two well-known teams: the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers. Richard was born on July 15, 1983.
Playing for Collingwood
Richard Cole was a half-back flanker. This means he played in a defensive position on the field. He was chosen by Collingwood in the 2001 national draft. He was the 11th player picked that year.
His best year in the Australian Football League was 2004. During this season, he played in every game for Collingwood. He also finished sixth in the club's "best and fairest" award. This award goes to the player who performs best throughout the season.
Richard played a total of 56 games for the Collingwood Magpies. He was a strong player for them for several years.
Moving to Essendon
After the 2005 season, Richard Cole moved to the Essendon Football Club. He joined the Bombers through a player trade. He played for Essendon for two seasons.
He made 7 appearances for Essendon. At the end of the 2007 season, he was no longer part of the team. In total, Richard played 63 games in his AFL career.
After the AFL
After his time in the AFL, Richard Cole continued to play football. He is now part of the Buffaloes football club in the Northern Territory.
