 Harris was a former Irish schoolboy representative and English 1st Division player who had moved to Lismore in 1957 via Melbourne (where he played for Slavia).Richmond Rovers became the 5th team in the Senior competition joining Casino Rovers, Eastwood United, Goonellabah Stars and Lismore Thistles.In their first game, an ANZAC Cup-tie, Richmond Rovers were beaten 7–0 by Lismore Thistles and in their first fixture game were beaten 2–1 by Casino Rovers.