Francis Bourke

This is the player profile for Francis William Bourke, born in Caulfield, Victoria in 1947. He played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL, winning five premierships with Richmond (1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980). Bourke also coached Richmond.

Not to be confused with:
Francis Michael Bourke (a.k.a. Frank Bourke) (b. 03/02/1922) - Richmond

Player Details

Name: Francis Bourke
Full Name: Francis William Bourke
DOB: 02/04/1947
POB: Caulfield, Victoria
Height: 185cm
Weight: 84kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1967-1981) - 300 matches, 71 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Richmond (1967-1981)
      • 300 matches played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL, with 47 as captain
      • 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980 premierships won with Richmond in the VFL/AFL
      • Team deputy vice-captain for Richmond (1972-1974) in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1967 VFL Season Richmond 16 8 R05-18, SF, GF
1968 VFL Season Richmond 18 5 R01-10, R13-20
1969 VFL Season Richmond 22 14 R01-03, R05-20, SF, PF, GF
1970 VFL Season Richmond 22 6 R01-22
1971 VFL Season Richmond 15 2 R01-07, R17-22, SF, PF
1972 VFL Season Richmond 21 2 R01-05, R08-11, R13-19, R22, QF, SF, SR, GF
1973 VFL Season Richmond 21 3 R01-05, R07-20, PF, GF
1974 VFL Season Richmond 24 2 R01-22, SF, GF
1975 VFL Season Richmond 21 2 R02-10, R14-22, EF, SF, PF
1976 VFL Season Richmond 21 6 R01-03, R05-22
1977 VFL Season Richmond 22 1 R01-12, R14-16, R18-22, EF, SF
1978 VFL Season Richmond 19 8 R01, R04-09, R11-22
1979 VFL Season Richmond 22 8 R01-22
1980 VFL Season Richmond 25 4 R01-22, QF, SF, GF
1981 VFL Season Richmond 11 0 R01-05, R08-09, R11-14

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1972 VFL Season Richmond 1 R14
1973 VFL Season Richmond 2 R09, R11
1974 VFL Season Richmond 1 R15
1976 VFL Season Richmond 21 R01-03, R05-22
1977 VFL Season Richmond 22 R01-12, R14-16, R18-22, EF, SF

Vice-Captain History

The season history for match day vice-captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1972 VFL Season Richmond 4 R13, R16-17, R19
1973 VFL Season Richmond 12 R03-04, R07-08, R10, R12-13, R16-20
1974 VFL Season Richmond 7 R04-05, R07, R09, R18, R21-22

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1972 VFL Season Richmond D. V.-Cap. 26 R01-22, QF, SF, SR, GF
1973 VFL Season Richmond D. V.-Cap. 26 R01-22, QF, SF, PF, GF
1974 VFL Season Richmond D. V.-Cap. 24 R01-22, SF, GF