The new Friberg Ward councillor also welcomed Cr Cooper to the mayoralty.
“As a fellow Richmond supporter, I’m sure you can be trusted,” he said.
Cr Cooper has vowed to unveil a statue of Matthew Richardson on Stud Road “when the mighty Tigers win the 2009 Grand Final”.
“Don’t think I’m joking,” he said.
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