Richard Walter (footballer)

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Richard Walter
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-04-08) 8 April 1959 (age 65)
Original team(s) North Kew
Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1977–1980 Hawthorn 20 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Richard Walter (born 8 April 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the VFL during the late 1970s.

Walter was recruited by Hawthorn from North Kew and made his VFL debut in 1977. The following season he played as a forward pocket in their premiership team.

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