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.
Draft history: 2003 NAB AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Essendon) No. 44 overall.
Made a big impression as a lively midfielder in his debut season of 2004, but last year had to wait until the second half of the year to make his mark. He playeWednesday, April 12, 2006 - 12:00AM
Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy has revealed the injuries suffered by Ricky Dyson during a late-night assault last Saturday are worse than initially thought and havTuesday, November 08, 2005 - 12:00AM
Essendon midfielder Ricky Dyson will miss the opening day of the club's pre-season campaign on Monday after being bashed in Port Melbourne on Saturday night.Monday, November 07, 2005 - 12:00AM
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