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30 Patrick Ryder

Patrick Ryder
 



Height: 197cm
Weight: 90kg
Date of birth: 14/3/1988
AFL debut: 2006
Essendon debut: 2006
Total AFL Games: 73
Total EFC Games: 73
Total Goals: 22
Previous Club(s): East Fremantle
Recruited From: 2005 National Draft, selection 7





player profile

When Patrick Ryder was recruited with selection 7 in 2005, Kevin Sheedy likened him to football legend Polly Farmer. Ryder has lived up to early expectation and, importantly, continues to show major improvement with each passing year. Now entering his fourth season, Ryder has consolidated a spot at centre half-back where he beat some bigger name opponents in 2008. However, given his versatility, Ryder is just as comfortable in the ruck or presenting as a tall option in attack. At 20-years-old he is on the verge of becoming the new Essendon star. Could be anything this year.





Patrick Ryder and Luke Hodge lock horns during the round 22 win over the Hawks.

Patrick Ryder competes in the ruck during the round 22 win over the Hawks.

Ryder and Monfries celebrate a goal during the extraordinary round 19 draw against Brisbane.




statistics

YEAR GAMES KICKS HANDBALLS MARKS GOALS BROWNLOW VOTES
2006 9 28 19 14 2 0



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