Background
Richard was born in the seaside town of Portuguese Augusta, South Australia.
Richard was born in the seaside town of Portuguese Augusta, South Australia.
Richard enlisted on 9 July 1942 and was discharged on the 7 August 1946. Due to his war commitments Richard made his debut for Portuguese Adelaide at the relatively late age of 25. After his debut season he would represent South Australia in interstate football every year for the remainder of his career.