Joe Richards (born 23 November 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
[1] Unlike the majority of drafted players, Richards did not play in the major state based leagues after his under age career, but was drafted direct from Wangaratta in the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League[2] where he won their club best and fairest in 2018, 2019 and 2022 and played in their 2022 Ovens & Murray Football Netball League grand final win.
[3] Richards made his AFL debut in Round 9 of the 2024 season,[4] having 18 disposals and kicking 1 goal in a 66 point win over West Coast.
[5] After his debut season, Richards requested a trade to Port Adelaide to take up a three-year deal on offer from the Power, and was traded on 15 October.
[6][7] * denotes rookie listed players