A move to the wing after the round three loss to Collingwood last year proved a masterstroke, with the star veteran averaging 18 touches, finishing equal third in the Brownlow Medal, taking the most home and away marks in the AFL (222) and still topping the club’s goalkicking with 48. Will look to continue his free-wheeling role, despite turning 34 in March.
Player honours: 3rd Brownlow Medal 2008 (equal); best and fairest 2007; 2nd best and fairest 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005; 3rd best and fairest 2008; All-Australian 1996, 1999, 2008; International Rules Series 1999; leading goalkicker 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; AFL Rising Star nominee 1993; Alex Jesaulenko Medal 1996.
Draft history: 1992 National AFL Draft father-son selection (Richmond).
News of Matthew Richardson's retirement drew tributes from former teammates and officials on FridayFriday, November 13, 2009 - 3:00PM
Early this week it hit home for Tiger great Matthew Richardson that his body just wasn't up for an 18th AFL seasonFriday, November 13, 2009 - 11:59AM
See what you the fans had to say when you bid farewell to Matthew Richardson.Friday, November 13, 2009 - 10:44AM
A look at the statistical side of Matthew Richardson's celebrated 17-year career in the yellow and blackFriday, November 13, 2009 - 10:36AM
A Tiger through and through, Matthew Richardson's larger-than-life personality won over supporters from every clubThursday, November 12, 2009 - 9:03PM
Richmond legend Matthew Richardson presents the four Richmond debutants from Round 1 with their club guernseys.Monday, March 29, 2010 - 7:13AM
Tiger great Matthew Richardson gives his toast to the 2010 season.Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 8:24AM
Watch some of the best goals from 282-game Tiger veteran Matthew RichardsonThursday, November 12, 2009 - 6:46PM
Matthew Richardson faces the media at Punt Road Oval.Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 9:31AM
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