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2010 PreviewAlthough injury to David Hille forced its hand, Essendon had always planned to play Ryder in the ruck. However, even club insiders must have been surprised at the move’s instant success, with the athletic youngster taking home the Anzac Medal and highlighting his ground skills by finishing first at the Bombers for tackles (99). Agreed to a new three-year contract last June and will continue to be used in the ruck and up forward.Career ProfilePaddy Ryder had already played senior football in the WAFL before being drafted to Essendon. He was also named in the All-Australian U18 side in 2005 and represented the AIS/AFL Academy in Ireland.He is a tall ruckman or key position player who showed enough in his first nine games of his debut season to give Essendon confidence he will develop into a quality player. He is strong overhead, has a huge leap and is regarded as a future star in the making. Ryder played 21 games in 2007, playing mostly in the backline, with his skills and agility combining well with the experience of Mal Michael and Dustin Fletcher. He had another solid year in 2008 playing all 22 games for the season. Ryder took the next step in his development by courageously rucking all day in the 2009 Anzac Day clash with Collingwood when David Hille went down with a serious knee injury in the first few minutes of the game. He was rewarded with the 2009 Anzac Medal. The club also acknowledged this achievement by naming him Most Courageous Player in 2009. Although he played 21 games in 2010, he was not as dominant as in 2009, despite the return of David Hille as his ruck partner. However, his tally of 22 goals was the best of his career. Draft History: 2005 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (Essendon) No. 7 overall View Patrick's profile in our Past Player database Patrick Ryder's SponsorsUnited First Supplies- Player Patron Jenny Dixon - Player Benefactor Level 1 Riddells Creek Bakery - Player Benefactor Level 1 3Floorsup Web Design - Player Benefactor Level 1 The Paddy Wagon - Player Supporter
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| YEAR | GAMES | KICKS | HANDBALLS | MARKS | GOALS | BROWNLOW VOTES |
| 2010 | 21 | 139 | 113 | 87 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 21 | 121 | 142 | 72 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 119 | 102 | 90 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 114 | 107 | 99 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 28 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
- Hille a chance to return for Saints' clash, Tuesday, 27 July 2010
- Dreamtime clash inspires Bombers, Friday, 21 May 2010
- Stars set to return for Bombers v Demons, Monday, 22 February 2010
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