#3 - Ryan Lonie [Archive]

MagpieGirl_13

16 Dec 2007, 19:10

Dear all,
I am currently "Baby sitting" Ryan Lonie until a replacement can be found for Pendle Pie. I will be creating & updating Ryan Lonie's thread until such a time when someone would like to take over. I will endevour to do my best while also running my current buddy thread on Tyson Goldsack.
I am happy to continue this thread but anyone is welcome to take over, it's up to you.

If you would like to become Ryan Lonie's 2008 buddy please contact Nick_Savo either by PM or through the Buddy Draft thread.

MagpieGirl.

MagpieGirl_13

16 Dec 2007, 19:15

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Ryan Lonie

Fast Facts

Jumper No: 3
Height: 190
Weight: 92
DOB: 4 March 1983
Recruited From: Frankston Bombers/Dandenong U18
Career Matches: 122
Career Goals: 61 (career matches/goals at the end of the 2007 season)

2007 Home & Away Totals

Matches: 4
Goals: 0
Marks: 14
Disposals: 74
Kicks: 36

About
The 23-year-old, who has already racked up 118 games, rebounded strongly from a disappointing 2005 season to once again cement his place in the senior line up. Was given a number of different roles, including running with opposition midfielders, playing on taller opposition forwards and his customary position out on a wing or a flank, the position Collingwood supporters became so accustomed to seeing Lonie play well in during the early years of his career, where he would use his booming left foot to great effect. He found considerably more of the ball than ever before, averaging 18 touches, and successfully worked on increasing his tackling rate.

Records
Brownlow Medal
2006 votes 1; career votes 1

Draft history
2000 AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Collingwood) No. 34 overall.

Debut
Round 1, 2001 v Hawthorn @ MCG

Awards Honours
Collingwood
Best first year player 2001

AFL
AFL Rising Star nominee 2001

MagpieGirl_13

16 Dec 2007, 19:41

Ryan Lonie
(born March 4, 1983) Is a Collingwood footballer in the Australian Football League. Lonie is a hard-running back flanker who over the duration of his seven years at the club has threatened to become a game-breaking wingman, however he is yet to make the transition.

Lonie starred as a junior footballer with his twin brother Nathan (Hawthorn, now Port Adelaide) playing for the Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club. He has a raking left boot and superb pace and run on the football field that makes the crowd rise to the occasion when he gets the ball in space. Lonie played for the MPNFL club Frankston Bombers, before playing in the TAC Cup for the Dandenong Stingrays. He was snapped up in the 3rd round of the 2000 AFL Draft at number 34. He made his debut for the club in round one of season 2001 against Hawthorn. Called up as a late replacement for an injured James Clement, Lonie was one of the Pies finest in the four point loss. He quickly established himself as a crowd favourite, with his long, daring dashes through the midfield to within goal scoring range on his raking left boot, epitomised by his two goals in the Anzac Day clash with Essendon in round five, only days after receiving an AFL Rising Star nomination for his performance against Richmond. Lonie managed to play the first 21 matches of the season, and was only absent for the round 22 victory over the Kangaroos due to a shoulder injury. His performances saw his name bandied around as a favourite to win the AFL Rising Star Award, though St Kilda's Justin Koschitzke proved a worthy winner.

The following season saw Lonie struggle with the dreaded ostitus pubis and second year blues, as the Magpies charged towards their first finals appearance since 1994. He managed 18 games, and began slowly, spending plenty of time with VFL affiliate Williamstown. However, Lonie bolstered his stocks with a stunning finals performance, which saw him return to his hard running, rebounding form, his ability to meet a challenge head on a feature of the Magpies' September. The Qualifying Final upset over Port Adelaide had much to do with Lonie's audacity, two goals from long range helping keep the Power at bay. It was Lonie's line-breaking run and searching left foot which hit the leading Anthony Rocca midway through the third term of the Preliminary Final against Adelaide, which paved the way for Rocca's now famous 75m goal. He was also one of the Magpies best performers in the Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions from the wing, opposed to Nigel Lappin.

In 2003, Lonie did not miss a beat, playing all 25 games of the season, which saw the Pies reach the Grand Final once again, though again missing out on the ultimate prize, receiving a 50-point trouncing at the hands of the Brisbane Lions. Lonie's personal form was average at best, his run from defence becoming less frequent, as his impact upon matches continued to dwindle. His loss of form was highlighted in the final two weeks of the season, when he produced no more than 5 touches in either the Preliminary or Grand Finals. 2004 heralded a move from Lonie's traditional number 37 guernsey into Mark Richardson's old number three.

He once again played all games for the season, though his form remained solid if not spectacular, as the Magpies crashed back to earth. Late in the season, Lonie was thrust into attack, where he prospered for a short while, with three goals scored against Port Adelaide under the MCG lights in another loss in round 21.

Lonie's 2005 was perhaps his most disappointing season at the club todate, managing only 10 games, and spending the majority of the first first half of the season with Williamstown. His omission after round two cut his remarkable string of 59 matches in succession spent in the senior side. He got found his way back into the side midseason, and enjoyed a good patch in the seniors. This was vital, as his future at the club was at stake. He suffered a minor knee injury against Fremantle in round 18, but reappeared in the final match of the year against the Western Bulldogs at Telstra Dome.

He survived the cull, and rebounded in impressive fashion, playing all 23 matches in 2006, though his trademark run and carry from defence had dried up somewhat, Lonie now acting as a linkman between the ball carriers. 2007 was a year the boy from Frankston would rather forget, playing only four games as Ostitus Pubis again took its toll.

MagpieGirl_13

16 Dec 2007, 19:59

A great Ryan Lonie goal V Geelong Rnd 18 2003
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& a Ryan Lonie highlights video
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MagpieGirl_13

16 Dec 2007, 20:46

Some great Ryan Lonie pics

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Ryan & his twin brother Nathan in 2000

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That's him, 2nd from the left. Obviously some sort of modeling/fashion shoot with some other players

luvlicca

17 Dec 2007, 00:40

I think your doing a great job on both MG!!!

MagpieGirl_13

17 Dec 2007, 12:13

Flashback - Rnd 16

Lonie loving being back
Sat 21 July, 2007

Ryan Lonie spoke to CTV after making a triumphant return to the Magpie side against the Bombers after a 15-week hiatus.

Lonie has spent much of the season overcoming a groin problem and hasn’t appeared for Collingwood since the round one victory over the Kangaroos.

But after a series of strong performances for Williamstown in recent weeks, Lonie gathered 20 touches and four tackles in the terrific 29-point victory over Essendon.

“The body feels pretty good, it’s obviously good every time we have a good win,” Lonie said in the rooms after the game.

In fact it took no time for Lonie, who had an excellent first quarter, to back into it.

“I actually wasn’t trying to hunt the footy, I was trying to lay a couple of tackles and just get involved.

“That’s what the side’s been pretty good at all year, the one-percenters. I just tried to tackle and chase, and the ball just happened to fall my way.”

In what was an enthralling contest, the Magpies led by 45 points late in the second term before the Bombers mounted a strong challenge to draw within a couple of goals in the final stanza.

But Lonie said it was a sign of the team’s character that it was able to pull away thereafter and record its tenth win.

“Essendon were travelling along ok, obviously trying to get their season back on track to draw level with us, but it was a good fighting win in the end by the boys.”

“It probably shows how much improvement we’ve had, and how much the group’s matured, so probably last year, or the year before we might’ve given it in, but the boys’ credit they fought back, it was a great win.”

The 24-year-old, who racked up 118-games in his first six seasons at the club, said it’s been frustrating watching on for so long from the sidelines, but he’s just happy to be back in a winning team.

“It’s just good fun to be back out there, to contribute, as long as I contribute every week, that’s what I’m after.

“It’s been pretty frustrating, the boys winning as well so you want to be part of it, it’s just good fun to be back out there, to contribute, as long as I contribute every week, that’s what I’m after.”

bradrowe#32

19 Dec 2007, 12:43

It's no secret that he needs a massive 2008 after struggling the last few years with form and injury. At his best he can kick long team-lifting goals, but at his worst can struggle in man-on-man contests.

He's under real pressure from the youngsters and with an alleged bumper draft next year, he may not be on the list.

I'd love to see him on a wing or half forward flank. He could be really dangerous. Give it a go Mick!

MagpieGirl_13

20 Dec 2007, 16:06

A quote from Strauchanie's book 'Bryan Strauchan: My Story' about Ryan.

"3. Ryan Lonie - Never actually met him"

:D

MagpieGirl_13

13 Jan 2008, 14:06

I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Ryan & his wife who are now the proud parents of a son, Oscar. (I assume he is probably a month or so old by now.... but still....). I knew they were expecting but had not idea when she actually had the baby.:o

Anyway, Congratulations!:)

(another to add to the list of Magpie children, who might follow in their fathers footsteps)

PieLebo87

22 Jan 2008, 18:37

Can ANYONE please tell me what is going on with this player's football this pre-season? ANYTHING?

Optimax

22 Jan 2008, 20:06

is looking fit but really hasnt done anything super impressive yet, he started pre seaso running laps which ahd me believing he is still struggling with op, but has looked better since. Although like i said nothing exciting

MagpieGirl_13

31 Mar 2008, 22:14

Lonie in the VFL Round 2 V Port Melbourne.

Played alright, kicked a goal! On Ya Lonie! :thumbsu:

A few snipits from an article on cfc by Luke Mason http://collingwoodfc.com.au/tabid/5586/Default.aspx?newsid=57133

On a day in which clean ball handling was difficult to come by, the silk which has won him over 100 senior matches saw Ryan Lonie rise to the fore in the second term, complementing the grunt provided around the packs by veterans Paul Licuria and Brodie Holland.

The damn wall broke early in the final term when Lonie drove home his first in trademark fashion, storming to within range before unleashing a killer blow to the Borough’s prospects. It paved the way for a four goal to one last quarter, fuelled by the solid showings of Alan Toovey, Marty Clarke and Iles, the Magpies eventually running out 13 point victors.

fraser25

1 Apr 2008, 15:20

Ryan Lonie is a Clinton Young clone and vice versa.

Funny how Young is considered one of the most efficient and promising deliverers in the competition but Lonie is apparently on his last legs.

I have every confidence he'll get a chance this year and make the most of it.

Big Bucks

1 Apr 2008, 17:21