As the saying goes, a picture's worth a thousand words . . .

That being the case, we here at richmondfc.com.au have decided to delve into our photographic archives to provide you with some pictorial nostalgic nuggets throughout 2019.

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The series continues today with this photo of Richmond ‘Immortal’ and five-time premiership champion, Francis Bourke.

A bloodied Bourke, one of the bravest, toughest, and greatest Tigers of them all, receives some on-field medical treatment after colliding with teammate Stephen Mount in a vital Round 21, 1980 clash with North Melbourne at Arden Street.

In the days before the AFL's blood and concussion rules, Richmond coach at the time Tony Jewell moved Bourke from full-back to the opposite end of the ground, where he duly dived to take a chest mark and then steered through a crucial goal.

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The Tigers, inspired by Bourke's raw courage and fighting spirit, emerged victorious by 11 points en route to that year's premiership.