Career
Richardson has played for the Claremont Tigers since his WAFL debut in 2008. 2007 was also frustrating for Richardson as he failed to break into Claremont’s strong league team despite strong form in the reserves. Claremont Tigers
= 2008 Debuting in Round 1 of the WAFL 2008 season against West Perth, Richardson managed to kick a goal in his first game.
He went through the entire 2008 season managing to get a goal in every single match.
The goalsneak was awarded the Simpson Medal for his best-on-ground display for Western Australia in their 73-point victory over Queensland in Townsville. The match was the first appearance for Ian in Washington colours after he was overlooked for state junior representative teams.
= 2009 Ian missed the first round of the 2009 season, but returned after Claremont"s bye to play in the third round.
