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Ryder recreates Winmar's famous stand

Essendon big man Patrick Ryder has re-enacted the famous moment when former St. Kilda star Nicky Winmar took a stand against racism, lifting his jumper and pointing to his skin.

10:53pm  May 19, 2013

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Ryder and Stanton named to face Lions

Brent Stanton and Patrick Ryder headline four inclusions for Essendon’s match against Brisbane at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

6:25pm  May 16, 2013

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Ryder in line for recall

Essendon will once again this weekend have a vast array of senior players available for selection with Paddy Ryder, Leroy Jetta and Tayte Pears among the experienced players set to push for a senior recall.

10:14pm  May 13, 2013

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BTV: Essendon Insider - 19 May 2013

8:30pm  May 19, 2013

Fans will notice the bigger bodies says Ryder

11:03am  Jan 19, 2012

Crichton Medal Preview - Fletcher and Ryder

3:15pm  Oct 4, 2011

Senior List

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Patrick
Ryder

Height
197 cm
DOB
14-03-1988
Weight
94 kg
Debut
2006
Games
2013
4
Career
136
Goals
2013
3
Career
90
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
315
Avg
79
PatrickRyder

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: 
Clubs: 
Debut: 2006
Recruited from: East Fremantle
Brownlow Votes: 9

Patrick Ryder had a stellar start to the 2012 season up forward and through the ruck before being struck down with injury that saw him play just 15 matches. Ryder’s athleticism and height make him an imposing figure for any opposition player.

Season by Season

Season by Season

Ryder’s improved form in the second half of the season after struggling with poor output and low confidence saw him play a big role in Essendon’s push to the finals. He played mainly in the ruck, where his tap-work was crucial, and also played forward and in defence. The 23-year-old has the ability to be one of the Bombers’ key game-breakers, but can struggle with consistency.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 4
    • Kicks 6.5
    • Handballs 5.0
    • Disposals 11.5
    • Marks 3.0
    • Hit-Outs 19.2
    • Tackles 5.0
    • Goals 0.7
    • Dream Team 78.7

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 9 Brisbane Lions Rd 8
Handballs 8 Brisbane Lions Rd 8
Disposals 17 Brisbane Lions Rd 8
Marks 6 Brisbane Lions Rd 8
Hit-outs 25 Fremantle Rd 3
Tackles 6 Fremantle Rd 3
Goals 1 Brisbane Lions Rd 8
Dream Team 94 Brisbane Lions Rd 8

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Adelaide Crows W 82 - 117 2 2 4 1 11 1 0 5 0 0 45
2 Melbourne W 184 - 36 7 5 12 3 17 2 1 6 1 0 86
3 Fremantle W 68 - 72 8 5 13 2 25 0 2 6 1 0 89
4 St Kilda W 91 - 128 - - - - - - - - - - -
5 Collingwood W 121 - 75 - - - - - - - - - - -
6 GWS Giants W 120 - 81 - - - - - - - - - - -
7 Geelong Cats L 113 - 85 - - - - - - - - - - -
8 Brisbane Lions L 86 - 96 9 8 17 6 23 1 3 3 1 0 94
9 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
10 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
11 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
14 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
15 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Western Bulldogs - - - - - - - - - - -
17 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Collingwood - - - - - - - - - - -
20 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
21 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
23 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 6 - L: 2 26 20 46 12 76 4 6 20 3 0 314

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 136
    • Kicks 6.2
    • Handballs 5.2
    • Disposals 11.4
    • Marks 4.2
    • Hit-Outs 12.7
    • Tackles 3.1
    • Goals 0.7
    • Dream Team 69.1

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 13 West Coast Eagles Rd 7, 2012
Handballs 15 Geelong Cats Rd 10, 2009
Disposals 20 North Melbourne Rd 1, 2012
Marks 10 Western Bulldogs Rd 14, 2012
Hit-outs 46 Port Adelaide Rd 2, 2012
Tackles 13 Collingwood Rd 5, 2009
Goals 4 Richmond Rd 8, 2012
Dream Team 128 North Melbourne Rd 1, 2012

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Essendon 26 20 46 12 77 4 6 20 3 0 315
2012 Essendon 123 81 204 89 329 14 17 38 17 10 1354
2011 Essendon 175 118 293 111 329 31 22 66 27 15 1829
2010 Essendon 139 113 252 87 416 27 20 94 21 12 1801
2009 Essendon 121 141 262 72 424 23 20 99 12 9 1725
2008 Essendon 119 103 222 90 51 18 21 47 5 4 1061
2007 Essendon 114 106 220 99 57 14 23 49 3 1 1068
2006 Essendon 28 19 47 14 39 3 3 10 2 2 251

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Milestones

AFL Games: 132

Awards

AFL AWARDS

NAB AFL Rising Star nominee  2007

Q&A

Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: LeBron James and Dwayne Wade

Coach’s favourite saying: “Do the basics”

Coach’s pet: David Meli

Favourite Footy Commentator: Dennis Commetti and Brian Taylor

Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Graham ‘Poly’ Farmer

Describe your perfect day off: Sleep in, Have lunch and relax with Family, then poker with the boys.

Who inspires you? My daughter, and my family.

Best advice received: Have fun

What scares you the most? The fear of failing

If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? A policeman

First job held: Mowing lawns

Person you would most like to meet: Snoop Dog

Three things you would like to do after your football career: Travel, move home, buy a jet-ski and boat.

Greatest non- football achievement: Becoming a father

How would your best friend describe you? A family man

One thing you can’t eat: Anchovies

What domestic chore do you refuse to do?  Clean the toilet

Which event would you prefer to attend, Olympics or World Cup? World Cup

Favourite Australian Personality: Mark “Chopper” Reid

iPhone,  Blackberry, or Android: Samsung

Best book read: Pencil O’Reilly

Favourite TV show: Jersey shore and Keeping up with the Kardashians.

Favourite band/ musical artist: Akon

Favourite movie: Braveheart