Although injury to David Hille forced its hand, Essendon had always planned to play Ryder in the ruck. However, even club insiders must have been surprised at the move’s instant success, with the athletic youngster taking home the Anzac Medal and highlighting his ground skills by finishing first at the Bombers for tackles (99). Agreed to a new three-year contract last June and will continue to be used in the ruck and up forward.
Draft history: 2005 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (Essendon) No. 7 overall.
Essendon coach Matthew Knights says the players who line up in attack against West Coast in the NAB Cup should have those roles for the seasonMonday, January 25, 2010 - 1:09PM
Returning ruckman Paddy Ryder says it means a lot to him to make the finalsFriday, August 28, 2009 - 4:00PM
Patrick Ryder, Matthew Lloyd and Jobe Watson are all expected to play against HawthornFriday, August 28, 2009 - 11:16AM
Ruckman Paddy Ryder and speedster Courtenay Dempsey could miss the rest of the seasonMonday, August 17, 2009 - 5:51PM
Patrick Ryder will remain at Windy Hill until at least 2012, with football manager Paul Hamilton highlighting the ruckman's importanceThursday, June 11, 2009 - 11:29AM
Watch the two Bomber stars training with the rehab group at Windy Hill as they try to prove their fitness for the crucial clash against the HawksTuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:44AM
Patrick Ryder is the round one NAB AFL Rising Star nomineeTuesday, April 03, 2007 - 5:54PM
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