Brandon Ryan
| Brandon Ryan | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Brandon Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | 7 November 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Northern Bullants (VFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 12, 2023 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 20, 2023, Hawthorn vs. St Kilda, at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | ||
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023 | Northern Bullants (VFL) | 7 (18) | |
| 2023 | Hawthorn | 3 (4) | |
| 2024– | Brisbane Lions | 0 (0) | |
| Total | 3 (4) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Brandon Ryan (born 7 November 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL), having played for the Hawthorn Football Club.
Early career
Brandon Ryan grew up at
AFL career
Ryan was the twelfth player picked in the 2023 mid-season draft, having made an impression playing for Northern Bullants in the Victorian Football League. By being drafted he lined up with Box Hill Hawks. He received a six-month contract with the Hawks.[3]
He had to serve a suspension whilst he was with the Bullants.[4] A series of strong performances for Box Hill saw him made his debut in round 20, 2023 against St Kilda at Docklands Stadium.[5][6] He kicked a goal on debut. In his second game against ladder leaders Collingwood, he kicked 3 goals.
In September of 2023 he signed a contract extension for season 2024, [7] but was ultimately traded to Brisbane on the final day of trade period.[8]
Family
Ryan is the cousin of Fremantle star defender Luke Ryan.[9]
Statistics
Updated to the end of 2023.[10]
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2023 | Hawthorn | 46 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ http://www.krockfootball.com.au/vfl-news/ryans-whirlwind-ride-roos/
- ^ https://www.afl.com.au/news/941089/everything-just-fell-into-place-how-newest-hawthorn-hawk-brandon-ryan-rose-from-obscurity-to-the-top
- ^ https://www.afl.com.au/news/940815/pre-agents-being-tracked-flag-cat-to-re-sign-no-1-pick-to-wait
- ^ https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/generational-talent-or-extras-the-choice-facing-contenders-for-no-1-draft-pick-20230516-p5d8qm.html
- ^ https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1388097/rd-20-team-newcomer-among-four-changes
- ^ https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1387697/ryan-receives-call-up
- ^ https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1429292/ryan-extends-for-another-year#:~:text=Key%20forward%20Brandon%20Ryan%20has,in%20the%20brown%20and%20gold.&text=Hawthorn%20has%20secured%20the%20signature,and%20gold%20for%20another%20season.
- ^ @AFL_House (18 October 2023). "Trade paperwork lodged" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Hawks swoop on Brandon Ryan with pick 12". hawthronfc.com.au. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Brandon Ryan's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
External links
- Brandon Ryan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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