The man affectionately known as ‘St Francis’ tells Matthew Richardson about his journey from the family farm at Nathalia to Richmond, instant premiership success with the Tigers, the mighty influence of Graeme Richmond and Tommy Hafey, his dynamic teammates during that golden Yellow and Black era, the transition from player to coach, and much, much more.
It is an absorbing interview that provides a wonderful insight into the five-time Tiger premiership hero, who is regarded as genuine Richmond ‘royalty’.
Click on the video link above for the first part of Richo’s interview with Francis Bourke. The second part of the video interview will be featured on richmondfc.com.au next week.
