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Ricky Dyson

THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Height:	182cm
Weight:	83kg
Date of birth:	28/9/1985
AFL debut:	2004
Essendon debut:	2004
Total AFL Games:	96
Total EFC Games:	96
Total Goals:	40
Previous Club(s):	Northern Knights
Recruited From:	2003 National Draft, selection 44

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After playing every game in a variety of roles last season, Dyson was recognised as the club’s most improved player. Was given extended opportunities by the coaching staff and rewarded their faith by finishing first in long kicks (73) as well as racking up 201 handball receives and pumping the ball inside 50 on 84 occasions. The 24-year-old will be looking to back up his effort in 2010.

Career Profile

Ricky Dyson is a fast midfielder who likes to run and carry the ball. He has a booming left-foot and can also play forward. Ricky was a member of the AIS-AFL Academy in 2002 and All-Australian at U18 level in 2003, and is also known for his strong work ethic and leadership skills.

He had a very promising debut season in 2004 and quickly jumped ahead of many nominated before him, showing glimpses of class in his 11 games, playing mainly on the wing.

Dyson had to work his way back into form after being struck with osteitis pubis early in the 2005 season. He showed he could be an instrumental midfielder, effective under pressure and also a promising goalkicker, but there were limited opportunities for him to play in the senior side and he could manage only 10 games for the year.

He played 17 games in 2006 and almost cemented himself in the senior line-up. He was still slight of stature and needed to add consistency to his running game but could still be dangerous near goal and with his link play.

Dyson's consistency improved and his games increased from 11 in 2007 and 15 in 2008 to 23 in 2009. He was one of only three players to play all 23 games in 2009.

This improvement was acknowledged by the club when he was awarded Most Improved Player in 2009.

He played the first six games of 2010 but injuries interrupted his season and he only managed three more for the year.

Draft History: 2003 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Essendon) No. 44 overall.

Player Honours: Most Improved Player 2009

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Ricky Dyson side-steps the opposition during the Round 20 match against the Magpies at the MCG.

Ricky Dyson collects the ball during the Round 6 clash against the Hawks at the MCG.

Ricky Dyson collects the ball during the Round 5 Anzac Day clash against Collingwood.

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statistics

YEAR	GAMES	KICKS	HANDBALLS	MARKS	GOALS	BROWNLOW VOTES
2010	9	92	54	40	1	0
2009	23	266	170	79	8	0
2008	15	145	122	48	3	0
2007	11	70	69	29	3	0
2006	17	124	100	40	9	0
2005	10	91	44	32	9	0
2004	11	53	30	22	7	0