O'Connell Reserve

A video guide to the cool Melbourne neighbourhood of Richmond

Patricia Moore, a resident of the inner city Melbourne suburb of Richmond, takes us on a 90-second tour of her hood.
Centred on Bridge Road, Richmond is a historic and cultural hub with a diverse mix of ethnicities, occupations and incomes.

Patricia's Life In My Hood:

MY HOOD
I like the long, rich diverse story that is told in Richmond's architecture, streets, parks, culture and cuisine and in its people.

COFFEE IN MY HOOD
Rowena Corner Store (
44 Rowena Pde.
This former neighbourhood milk bar has a 1950s ambience - and the coffee is excellent

GROCERIES IN MY HOOD
Laikon Delicatessen (
324 Bridge Rd.
With its fine European and local produce, this family deli has been a Richmond institution since 1976

HANGING IN MY HOOD
O’Connell Reserve
You can lose yourself in nature in this peaceful riverside park. But watch out on the paths

GIFTS IN MY HOOD
Feast (
383 Bridge Road.
You're spoilt for choice in this beautiful boutique. Especially if you like cute shoes

EATING IN MY HOOD
Ăn Uống (
378 Bridge Rd
Ăn Uống gives a new twist to traditional Vietnamese cuisine, like mum's pork belly with caramelised eggs

Ciné File
Filmed by Patricia Moore
Opinions and recommendations are filmmaker’s own
On location in Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Film date January 2017
Music Ku'uipo (Original Mix) by CMA

TOP 20 RICHMOND (MELBOURNE) Attractions (Things to Do & See)

Best places to visit in Richmond (Melbourne) - Victoria, well known for Victoria Street or Little Saigon. Richmond has so many Asian eateries serving and grocery stores in Victoria Street. in Bridge Road is the places for clothing shops. In Church Street, there are design and furniture stores.

Others things to do in Richmond - Melbourne besides shopping in Victoria Street or Bridge Road is to visit Gleadell Street Market, Citizen Park, Barkly Gardens, Bryant and May Factory, Burnley Gardens, Dame Nellie Melba Memorial Park, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), McConchie Reserve, Riverside Park, O'Connell Reserve, Niagara Galleries, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, Charles Evans Reserve, Richmond Theatrette, Punt Road Oval, Golden Square Bicentennial Park, WIlliams Reserve, Annette's Place, White Street Reserve, etc.

Thats all about tourist attractions in Richmond - Melbourne, all about what to do or where to go in Richmond is described in this video by Explore Australia.

John O'Connell - Carlton Football Club Past Player

John O'Connell was a product of the Carlton U/19's, with 1967 being his first year at the club as a 17 year old. He came to the Blues via local clubs Glenroy YCW, St Marks and then Fawkner. A tenacious back pocket in Carlton's 1972 Premiership team, Johnny O'Connell played 111 games for the Blues without scoring a goal. He started his career at Carlton with the Under 19's as a centreman or ruck-rover, and worked his way up to make his senior debut in 1970.

Wearing the number 50 guernsey, he managed 11 games in his debut year. He was 19 years old, 183 cm tall and 82 kg; ideal for the positions he cherished in the Blues' senior team. But then as now, every spot in the side had to earnt by merit and by sweat. With stars like Jesaulenko, Crosswell and Armstrong in his way, he was a regular reserve until late in the year, when coach John Nicholls offered him a chance in the back pocket. Playing alongside champion full-back Geoff Southby, with either David McKay or Vin Waite in the opposite pocket, O'Connell found his niche at last.

As season 1972 dawned, O'Connell changed to guernsey number 19 and began a long and productive combination with Southby in the Carlton defence. Like Southby, he loved to back himself and run off his opponent. Both were among Carlton's best when the Blues destroyed Richmond in the '72 Grand Final.

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