Brendan Ryan (footballer)

Brendan Ryan (born 1 July 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Brendan Ryan
Personal information
Date of birth	(1964-07-01) 1 July 1964
Original team(s)	Myrtleford
Height	188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	86 kg (190 lb)
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1983–1986	North Melbourne	17 (18)
1986	Fitzroy	01 0(0)
Total		18 (18)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A Myrtleford recruit, Ryan made two appearances for North Melbourne in the 1983 VFL season, then didn't feature at all in 1984.[1][2] On his return game in 1985, North Melbourne's one point win over Melbourne at the MCG in round six, Ryan kicked five goals.[2] That was followed up with four goals the next weekend, when North Melbourne defeated Essendon.[2][3] He played another nine games that year, then four in 1986, before crossing to Fitzroy mid-season.[2] His only appearances for Fitzroy came in their round 15 win over Fitzroy at Waverly Park.[2]

References

1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
2. "Brendan Ryan". AFL Tables.
3. The Age, "VFL Statistics", 13 May 1985, p. 30