In a special series, richmondfc.com.au is asking Tiger fans to select the best player to have worn each of the most significant guernsey numbers in the Club’s history. To assist in your quest, we have profiled those players who have racked up a minimum of 50 games in the number. The game totals and years listed relate to those played while wearing the specific number, not total Richmond career numbers. Today, we focus on No. 28.
No. 28
Ted Langridge – 94 games, 1955-1962
Worked his way through the ranks at Richmond to become a valuable contributor at senior level. A determined, courageous rover/forward pocket with good goal sense. Won the Club’s leading goalkicker award on three occasions – in 1958, 1961 and 1962. Was a member of the Tigers’ night premiership side in 1962.
Geoff Strang – 88 games, 1965-1971
Talented half-back, who thrived on turning defence into attack through his straight-ahead, dashing style of play. The son of Richmond star forward of the 1930s Doug Strang, he had heaps of pace, was well balanced, a safe mark and a lovely kick (particularly the drop kick). Was an important member of the Tigers’ 1967 and 1969 premiership sides.
Jake King – 66 games, 2010-2014
Was picked up as a rookie-list player by Richmond from its then VFL affiliate Coburg and subsequently elevated to the Club’s primary playing list. He impressed initially at senior league level as a small backman, before becoming a valuable, spirited small forward, renowned for his pace, bravery, fierce desire to succeed and goalkicking nous.
Doug Strang – 64 games, 1931-1935
Strong, high-marking, long-kicking, key forward. Holds the record for the most goals kicked at senior level by a Richmond player in a match – 14 against North Melbourne in what was just his second league game. Was full-forward in the Tigers’ 1932 premiership side, but missed the 1933 Grand Final due to suspension. Won the Club’s leading goalkicker award in 1931, 1932 and 1933.
George Weatherill – 53 games, 1919-1923
Dependable defender, who performed a valuable role for the Tigers as back pocket in their 1921 premiership win against Carlton.
