Retired Patrick Ryder

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Experienced ruckman Paddy Ryder is now a Saint after a trade with the Port Adelaide Football Club was completed today.

Ryder was part of a trade that saw teammate Dougal Howard, pick No. 10 and a future fourth-round pick come to Moorabbin.

Ryder becomes a Saint

Paddy Ryder is now a Saint after a trade with the Port Adelaide Football Club was completed today.

www.saints.com.au

 

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Paddy Ryder highlights - saints.com.au https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-10-15/ryder-added-to-st-kilda-lineup

Ryder on new home - saints.com.au https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-10-16/ryder-on-new-home

Experienced ruckman Paddy Ryder is now a Saint after a trade with the Port Adelaide Football Club was completed today.

Ryder was part of a trade that saw teammate Dougal Howard, pick No. 10 and a future fourth-round pick come to Moorabbin.

St Kilda handed over picks No. 12, 18 and a future third-round selection in exchange.

The All-Australian ruckman joins the Saints after 243 games for Essendon and Port Adelaide.

The trade sees the 31-year-old return to Melbourne after four years in South Australia.

Head of List Management James Gallagher said Ryder’s recruitment provided vital experience, depth and flexibility to the Saints’ big man stocks.

“Paddy at his best is one of the premier ruckmen in the league, but he is also a dangerous marking target in attack,” Gallagher said.

“Despite Rowan Marshall stepping up this season, adding depth and versatility to our ruck department was one of our biggest priorities entering the trade period.

Bringing in Paddy allows us more flexibility. He and Rowan are very different players but both have the capacity to play some strong football as ruckmen and as forwards

“We also expect Paddy to play an important mentoring role in helping Rowan develop his craft, as well as working with our strong contingent of young Aboriginal players.”

Ryder was excited to join St Kilda and help the red, white and black surge up the ladder.


“I can’t wait to get started with the Saints,” he said.

“They are a team on the up and have some really talented young guys that I am looking forward to playing with.

“I hope I can add some experience and help us climb the ladder quickly.” Prior to being traded to Port Adelaide, Ryder played 170 games for Essendon.

 

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Paddy Ryder

Players of Paddy Ryder’s calibre will be absolutely crucial to the Saints' future.

The 2017 All Australian ruckman will play a vital role in honing Rowan Marshall’s ruck craft, as well as providing a tall marking option up forward.

With 243 games under his belt and the success to back it up, Ryder’s experience, versatility and wisdom will be invaluable as the red, white and black look to surge up the ladder.

 

[George]

Determinant

 

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Determinant

On it

 

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https://www.afl.com.au/news/369993/new-saint-sheds-the-kgs-in-bid-to-recapture-best-form

New Saint sheds the kgs in bid to recapture best form
Paddy Ryder is hoping to wind back the clock to his light frame from his early days at Essendon
By Jennifer Phelan - 1 day ago

Paddy Ryder is the lightest he has been since his early years at Essendon. Picture: St Kilda Football Club
PADDY Ryder will attempt to turn the clock back 15 years this season when he lines up the lightest he's been since his early days as an Essendon beanpole.
Thanks to a strict off-season diet regime, the St Kilda ruckman has slimmed to 93kg; down from the 97-100kg range he's played at over the last few years.

It's a notable change, with the 31-year-old looking a fit, trim and mobile figure in the Saints' early match simulation sessions at Moorabbin.
And, it's one the 2017 All Australian hopes will increase his durability and ease the load on his previously problematic Achilles tendon so he can make the twilight years of his career count.

More in the link above

 

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The effectiveness of a dual-ruck rollout has generated quite a bit of conversation, but it’s difficult to look past Paddy Ryder.

The All Australian ruckman was a late withdrawal from last week’s match against Richmond, but will look to squeeze back into the starting 22 for Thursday night.


While Ryder’s first-rate tapwork speaks for itself, the ability for the big man to swing forward and clunk contested marks could be a serious weapon in bringing down the Carlton defence.

With Jacob Weitering and Sam Docherty in sublime form, adding another tall target to the attack could stretch the Blues’ backline thin and get the Saints on the scoreboard.

Whether he’s additional relief for Rowan Marshall in the ruck or another focal point in attack, there could certainly be room for Ryder in this week’s line-up.

 

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Two votes go to Paddy Ryder, who pieced together a masterful display in the ruck against his old side.

The All Australian ruckman delivered premium service to the Saints’ on-ball brigade at stoppages with 29 hit-outs (11 to advantage).


Showcasing the full gamut of tapwork, Ryder’s ascendancy in the ruck was instrumental in seeing the Saints emerge +10 in the clearances.

The 32-year-old also hit the scoreboard with two goals, with his dribbler from tight in the pocket in the final term a reminder of his finishing skills around the big sticks.

 

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Video

Ruck duo Paddy Ryder and Rowan Marshall put on a show at Adelaide Oval combining for four goals between them and a marvellous display of ruck craft.

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In some pretty handy company:

 

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From this weeks digital version of the AFL record as the big man brings up 250 games..

 

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I feel Ryder's contribution to the club will be very similar to Nathan Browns. Short, but immeasurable in providing leadership, experience and all round being a great bloke-ness

Let's hope we can get a finals win or 3 for ya!

 

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Paddy's career highlights .

 

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Full article here


How the Saints have healed Paddy Ryder’s wounds


BY
CHRISTOPHER CHRYSOSTOMOU

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Paddy Ryder of the Saints is chaired from the field after his 250th match during the round 10 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the St Kilda Saints at Metricon Stadium on August 06, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Paddy Ryder has admitted that emotions still get the better of him when the Essendon drug saga resurfaces.
Ryder left the Bombers for Port Adelaide at the end of 2014 and served a year suspension from football in 2016.
In an exclusive column to the Herald Sun, Ryder confessed that he still gets angry when the saga is brought up but has also been able to move on with his life.
“It still makes me angry to hear some of the barbs, but if I’m not prodded it doesn’t really faze me.

“For my own mental wellbeing, I’ve done a lot of work in knowing who I am, which has allowed me to move past it.”
The saga played a part in Ryder’s decision to leave the Bombers for the Power in 2014 and the change in scenery allowed Ryder to earn an All-Australian call-up and Best and Fairest award in 2017.

“That whole experience was a factor in leaving the Bombers, and I also felt like I needed a change of scenery,” Ryder wrote.
“I tried to look at the year-long suspension in 2016 as a positive.
“The time to heal helped me earn All-Australian selection and a best-and-fairest at the Power in 2017.
“I was quite proud to have a season like that after everything that had happened.”
Ryder’s time at the Power came to an end in 2019 even though he felt that he had plenty of football left in him.

A decision was made to move to St Kilda, where he has been able to heal wounds left by leaving the Power and link up with cousin Bradley Hill and former Bombers teammate Jake Carlisle.
“At the end of last year, I was disappointed at not being wanted by Port Adelaide.
“That was the call they decided to make, although I disagreed with it as I still thought I had good footy left in me and I loved the club so much.

“The Saints felt like a new challenge and a fresh start.
“That sort of stood out to me a lot more than going back to Essendon, which was also an option at the end of last year.
“I’m very close with Jake Carlisle and Brendon Lade, who was my ruck coach at Port and is one of my favourite coaches who knows how to get the best out of me.
“Also my cousin Brad Hill was there and I always wanted to play with him.

“That was the biggest lure for me, and I’m glad today I’m a Saint.”

 

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Yeah I think paddy is probably pretty happy with his choice at this point.

A surprising call by Port. But they are about to win the minor premiership despite giving us two pretty decent players.

Hope we can get paddy a finals win, finally.

 

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Good preseason hit out for Paddy today vs. North.
As per normal looked great in the centre bounces, and good around the ground. Seemed to moving well.
Copped a knock to the head from Zurhaar toward the end of the game.
Reported to be running laps after the game so obviously still building some fitness.
Will be interesting to see if he plays against Carlton in a weeks time.

 

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Ryder building towards senior return as new ruck partner looms

Veteran ruckman Paddy Ryder is on track to make his return to senior footy in just over a fortnight’s time against GWS, but will be without Rowan Marshall for the first time heading into year two as a Saint.

www.saints.com.au

 

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Ryder to take personal leave

Paddy Ryder will miss the early rounds of the 2021 season, taking immediate personal leave from football.

www.saints.com.au

Hope to see you back soon Paddy.

 

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Paddy Ryder is back training at Moorabbin , probably a few weeks away from playing while he gets match fit .

 

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The Saints’ ruck stocks are set to be bolstered, with Paddy Ryder primed for a return to the side after a dominant performance for Sandringham.

The All-Australian ruckman took to the field for the Zebras in his first competitive hit-out of the year, and looked as though he hadn’t lost a step, racking up 32 hit-outs, 18 disposals and a goal.

The 33-year-old would be a welcome addition for the Saints, and his inclusion would reunite the combination of Ryder and incumbent ruckman, Rowan Marshall.

 

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Ruckman Rowan Marshall believes St Kilda's bleeding from centre bounces will improve with the return of "big brother" Paddy Ryder on Saturday.

Ryder will play his first game of 2021 since returning from personal leave earlier this month, stamping his recall with a starring performance for Sandringham in the VFL last weekend.

It will also bring the Marshall-Ryder combination together for the first time since the veteran injured his hamstring in the Saints' elimination final win over the Western Bulldogs last year.

Now with Marshall fully recovered from a snapped plantar fascia and able to play back-to-back games for the first time this season, the Saints will pair their best ruck duo against Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.

"It has been pretty disappointing and one of the areas we've been poor in this year," Marshall said of the Saints' centre bounce work.

"We know how important centre bounce is to the game today… we've already reviewed the last two weeks' centre bounces with (assistant) Brendon Lade and the other coaches and we'll train it pretty hard tomorrow.

"We saw last year how important he (Ryder) is especially with the centre bounce work and he's awesome around the stoppages giving first use to the mids. The stuff he's able to do with the ball is up there with the best ruckmen in the competition.

"You saw with his performance on the weekend in the VFL, he certainly hasn't lost any pace or explosiveness around the contest. It's going to be pretty exciting to see him back out there this weekend.

"It's a really important game for us this weekend, we've got to get our season up and going and we've got to bounce back after some pretty disappointing results."

Marshall enjoyed a breakout 2019 campaign before Ryder was added to the Saints' list. While many forecast Marshall's role shifting, it's only enhanced his standing as an emerging ruck-forward of the competition.

Rowan Marshall is set to play back-to-back matches for the first time this season.
"He's almost been like a big brother in a way," Marshall said.

"He's been a great mentor for me and when the Saints first threw up about getting him, I was all for it and I've loved having him at the club. He's not only great to learn from on the field, he's great to learn from off the field as well.

"He's respected, has great traits and is so caring… he really has that care for everyone on the list and everyone admires him for that.


"It was great the club was fully supportive of him to go away and reconnect with his family, Ratts is a strong believer that family comes first and footy comes second. It's something the club has been working on pretty hard over the last couple of years, building that connection and stuff."

It comes after Ryder told AFL.com.au on the eve of the season that he was indebted to the care from football clubs following a 16-year career spanning Essendon, Port Adelaide and now St Kilda.

"Everyone has those tough sort of times along the way," Ryder said.

"For me, football clubs are so supportive and if you are going to go through some stuff, I think the best place to be is (at) an AFL club.


"There's so much support, there's so much love to be able to get through almost anything. I'm just grateful that all the hard times I've had, I've had so many people that have been loving and supportive over the journey and they've helped get me through."

Ryder tasted his first finals victory in his 257th game last year, leaving him hungry for more.

"I'm living out my childhood dream, as a young fella, that's all I ever wanted to do was to make the AFL," he said.

"I love footy and enjoy so much about football clubs, all the mateship that comes with it as well.

"I haven't tasted much success in terms of finals and that still drives me. As I've got older in my career, I've become more passionate about my footy. I think passion drives me a lot and I'm still really competitive."

 

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Good to have him back out there

 

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Great to have Paddy back out there against the Hawks.
Bit rough around the ground, to be expected but his hitouts were fantastic.
Finished the day with 35 hitouts, 7 disposals, 5 tackles. But more importantly the team clearance numbers were up.