Brendan Ryan (footballer)

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Brendan Ryan
Personal information
Date of birth (1964-07-01) 1 July 1964 (age 56)
Original team(s) Myrtleford
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 86 kg (190 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1983–1986 North Melbourne 17 (18)
1986 Fitzroy 01 0(0)
Total18 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Brendan Ryan (born 1 July 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

A Myrtleford recruit, Ryan made two appearances for North Melbourne in the 1983 VFL season, then didn't feature at all in 1984. [1] [2] On his return game in 1985, North Melbourne's one point win over Melbourne at the MCG in round six, Ryan kicked five goals. [2] That was followed up with four goals the next weekend, when North Melbourne defeated Essendon. [2] [3] He played another nine games that year, then four in 1986, before crossing to Fitzroy mid-season. [2] His only appearances for Fitzroy came in their round 15 win over Fitzroy at Waverly Park. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   9781920910785.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Brendan Ryan". AFL Tables.
  3. ↑ The Age , "VFL Statistics", 13 May 1985, p. 30
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