Des Ryan | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Des Ryan | ||
Date of birth | 6 October 1967 | ||
Original team(s) | Birchip | ||
Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Fullback / Utility | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1986–92 | Richmond | 56 (29) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1992. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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