Richard Taylor (born 14 July 1973) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn and West Coast in the AFL.
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Richard Taylor | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1973-07-14) 14 July 1973 (age 48) | ||
Original team(s) | Camberwell Grammar | ||
Debut |
Round 20, 1992, Hawthorn vs. Essendon, at the M.C.G | ||
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1992–2000 | Hawthorn | 112 (46) | |
2001–2002 | West Coast | 028 (11) | |
Total | 140 (57) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2002. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Taylor was a rover and made his debut for Hawthorn in a game again Essendon in 1992, contributing 3 goals in a 160-point win. After suffering a knee injury in 1993 he was delisted but was picked up again in the pre-season draft. He finished second in Hawthorn's 1999 Best and Fairest awards.
1991 AFL national draft | |
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1995 AFL pre-season draft | |
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Comp = compensation pick, Uncontr = uncontracted selection |