Former Essendon and Sydney defender Ted Richards will join the Bombers’ board of directors as a replacement for his former teammate Dean Solomon.

The 42-year-old’s appointment was confirmed on Friday, when the club hailed his “strong business acumen” and ties to the club.

Ted Richards will become a director of the Essendon Football Club. Credit: Essendon FC

Richards played 33 senior games for the Dons before taking the field 228 times for the Swans, where he was a 2012 premiership player and later inducted to the club’s hall of fame.

“The appointment of Ted Richards to our board will be an outstanding addition for the club. We’re gaining someone who not only grew up loving the red and black and wore our guernsey with pride, but who went on to achieve the ultimate success in our gam

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