Recommitted Jordan Ridley [UFA 2029] - name was floated for a move to Brisbane in 2025, stayed

[Ambrosia]

That’s probably the most likely scenario but how often in the past does a players manager leak this news without some sort of backing. Rarely if ever a PM goes rogue and tries to force a trade when no one is in the know about this.

I think if Starc goes, Riddle will be someone Lions would certainly look at. Starc is a much better player but he wants his bag if the reported are true (4 years at 1.1m). Lions probably won’t match that.

I’m not doubting Ridley has a desire to get Brisbane. I’m just not sure how feasible a trade is

 

[longdonkey]

Essendon hasn’t had much to cheer for since the Lions cut short the almost dynasty of the early 2000s. Just because he’s Essendon best doesn’t mean he’d be one of ours. With our current list he’d be about fringe for us. to suggest Riddles would be our second best defender is laughable.

Are you saying Ridley is better than Andrews if he's in a decent team. Ridley is a massive upgrade on Paine although different types of players.

Pretty difficult to be absolute quality in a bin fire.

 

[longdonkey]

Fun fact, St Kilda has had more NGA’s than most Melbourne clubs (5, Jack Peris, Josh Kyle, Angus McLennan, Machito Owens, Marcus Windhager and another two at other clubs. Bigo Nguyen, Richmond and Cam McKenzie, Hawks)

They also took our NGA player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Adelaide's NGA Isaac Keeler in the draft. Apparently Nasiah goes OK.

They are hypocrites of the highest order. Happy to take all these players but nobody else can have them. About the only way they will ever be good.

 

[bzparkes]

They also took our NGA player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Adelaide's NGA Isaac Keeler in the draft. Apparently Nasiah goes OK.

They are hypocrites of the highest order. Happy to take all these players but nobody else can have them. About the only way they will ever be good.

Took our NGA Lance Collard also.

 

[jdstorm]

Who is Ridley? I haven't heard of him. Is he a Premiership defender? Lester is. If this Ridley bloke comes to Brisbane, he is depth at best.

Fagan is the current Premiership Coach and he said last week that Lester is the first name on the magnet board. Brisbane have made Finals every year since 2019 and won four Premierships this century. Essendon won the flag in 2000 and have done next to nothing since. They haven't won a final since 2004 and I think this sustained period of under and poor performance has impacted on the way some of their supporters view the game.

Lester is a GUN and he is most likely to be a DUAL PREMIERSHIP PLAYER by the time the finals are over.

Billy Framptons a premiership FF.

Doesn’t mean much aside from that you were best 18/23 in a great team and had everything go right.

Ridley would walk into 16 clubs and instantly be their best 3rd tall he’s just that good.

Most Essendon players suck and are overrated. Ridley (and Merrett) are the two that aren’t

 

[Yoda_]

There is some really shit takes in here. Sprinkled with some decent observations from neutrals alike

 

[Westlo]

There is some really shit takes in here. Sprinkled with some decent observations from neutrals alike

Yep but nothing beats the "why would we trade him for Morris who would only be a vfl player for us" shit take from our board.

 

[Yoda_]

Yep but nothing beats the "why would we trade him for Morris who would only be a vfl player for us" shit take from our board.

Likewise the Jordan Ridley is only worth a second rounder and be VFL depth

 

[marcus1232]

They also took our NGA player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Adelaide's NGA Isaac Keeler in the draft. Apparently Nasiah goes OK.

They are hypocrites of the highest order. Happy to take all these players but nobody else can have them. About the only way they will ever be good.

Whats this got to do with Jordan Ridley.
FWIW Nas stiff bikkies. we lost Mackenzie, Melb lost Mac Andrew
Keeler Adelaide chose not to prelist him had every opportunity too

Adelaide reportedly decide not to nominate highly-rated NGA prospect Isaac Keeler for AFL Draft

The Crows have made an intriguing call ahead of this month's draft.

www.zerohanger.com

 

[Ambrosia]

Yep but nothing beats the "why would we trade him for Morris who would only be a vfl player for us" shit take from our board.

Did see that and was very confused

 

[manang magoos]

Smart business by the Lions

Great equalisation in progress right there AFL

 

[3KZ is Football]

Billy Framptons a premiership FF.

He is at that. Lester would kick his arse too.


These numbers tell the story as far as I’m concerned. Ridley get a lot of ‘soft ball’ and racks up disposals, while Lester is a hard at it defensive beast. He is also a ‘Backline General’, directing traffic and making position to provide an option. There is no way that Ridley gets a game at Brisbane while Lester, Andrews and Payne are available. The other thing that Lester and Andrews have over Ridley is that they are physically sound. Payne being out has been a loss and relying on Gardiner is not ideal, but Ridley would be depth at best until Lester retired and the way things are going for him, that might not be any time soon.

 

[FootyGuru]

He is at that. Lester would kick his arse too.

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These numbers tell the story as far as I’m concerned. Ridley get a lot of ‘soft ball’ and racks up disposals, while Lester is a hard at it defensive beast. He is also a ‘Backline General’, directing traffic and making position to provide an option. There is no way that Ridley gets a game at Brisbane while Lester, Andrews and Payne are available. The other thing that Lester and Andrews have over Ridley is that they are physically sound. Payne being out has been a loss and relying on Gardiner is not ideal, but Ridley would be depth at best until Lester retired and the way things are going for him, that might not be any time soon.

Don’t bother bringing up stats to support your argument that Lester is better, every year Ridley has been much better across the board in nearly every category. Lester is also 7 years older.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Don’t bother bringing up stats to support your argument that Lester is better, every year Ridley has been much better across the board in nearly every category. Lester is also 7 years older.

You are only as good as your last season in this game. The stats I quoted were from 2025. Ridley is washed and no amount of glazing will change that.

Essendon supporters are delulu - I had one telling me that Nate Caddy would be a superstar if he was at Brisbane. I suppose we should promise to drop Logan Morris to get him over.

1​	L. Morris​	22​	48​
2​	Z. Bailey​	22​	33​
3​	C. Rayner​	23​	29​
4​	C. Cameron​	21​	26​
5​	E. Hipwood​	22​	25​
6​	C. Ah Chee​	22​	23​

For the record, these six players have kicked more goals than Caddy this season and it would be true to say Hipwood and Ah Chee have had quiet years.

 

[Elixuh]

He is at that. Lester would kick his arse too.

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These numbers tell the story as far as I’m concerned. Ridley get a lot of ‘soft ball’ and racks up disposals, while Lester is a hard at it defensive beast. He is also a ‘Backline General’, directing traffic and making position to provide an option. There is no way that Ridley gets a game at Brisbane while Lester, Andrews and Payne are available. The other thing that Lester and Andrews have over Ridley is that they are physically sound. Payne being out has been a loss and relying on Gardiner is not ideal, but Ridley would be depth at best until Lester retired and the way things are going for him, that might not be any time soon.

This is irrefutable.

Great analysis 3kz.

 

[FootyGuru]

You are only as good as your last season in this game.

He was subbed 3 of his 10 games this year. Speak to his injuries not his ability. Posting defensive stats that suit your narrative in this circumstance is just lazy. Especially when his offensive averages are still better than Lester’s despite the subs.

 

[Elixuh]

Don’t bother bringing up stats to support your argument that Lester is better, every year Ridley has been much better across the board in nearly every category. Lester is also 7 years older.

Stats don’t lie mate. 3kz analysis is spot on.

 

[Nunez]

Death
Taxes
Lester Towelling up the Riddler

 

[FootyGuru]

Stats don’t lie mate. 3kz analysis is spot on.

try and be funnier.

 

[3KZ is Football]

He was subbed 3 of his 10 games this year. Speak to his injuries not his ability. Posting defensive stats that suit your narrative in this circumstance is just lazy. Especially when his offensive averages are still better than Lester’s despite the subs.

Settle. Lester has kicked a goal this year, unlike Ridley.


These numbers don’t lie. Lester is a rebound KING!

Lester also leads Ridley 10-0 for stoppage clearances this year. He has a 94-25 lead over Ridley for 1% acts and Lester leads 4743-2946 for metres gained. Lester has a 104-50 lead in intercepts and 92-34 lead for contested possessions.

Ridley can come to Brisbane, but he will be a depth player and won’t walk into the Seniors. He will be at a POWER CLUB, a small fish in a big pond.

 

[FootyGuru]

Settle. Lester has kicked a goal this year, unlike Ridley.

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These numbers don’t lie. Lester is a rebound KING!

Lester also leads Ridley 10-0 for stoppage clearances this year. He has a 94-25 lead over Ridley for 1% acts and Lester leads 4743-2946 for metres gained. Lester has a 104-50 lead in intercepts and 92-34 lead for contested possessions.

Ridley can come to Brisbane, but he will be a depth player and won’t walk into the Seniors. He will be at a POWER CLUB, a small fish in a big pond.

Lucky your recruiters aren’t as dumb as you supporters.

 

[Elixuh]

Lucky your recruiters aren’t as dumb as you supporters.

You’ve provided no evidence to rebut 3kz’s claims. And 3kz has provided a range of stats.

 

[3KZ is Football]

This is irrefutable.

Great analysis 3kz.

#ThisIsIrrefutable
#GreatAnalysis3KZ

Both worthy.

 

[FootyGuru]

You’ve provided no evidence to rebut 3kz’s claims. And 3kz has provided a range of stats.

You have provided no evidence of humour. I really think you can do better.

 

[3KZ is Football]

You’ve provided no evidence to rebut 3kz’s claims. And 3kz has provided a range of stats.

I usually just make them up, but these came from the AFL.

#ThisIsIrrefutable
#GreatAnalysis3KZ