Ryley Stoddart

Ryley Stoddart (born 15 October 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a small defender.[1] He made his debut in round 10, 2018 against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.[2]

Ryley Stoddart
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-10-15) 15 October 1999
Original team(s) Eastern Ranges
Draft 53
Debut 26 May 2018, Sydney Swans
vs. Brisbane Lions, at the Gabba
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s) Small defender
Club information
Current club Sydney Swans
Number 33
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– Sydney 4 (1)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Stoddart originally played for the Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup. He recorded the second-best running vertical leap at the AFL Draft Combine, at 98 centimetres (39 in).[3] Stoddart was drafted by Sydney with pick 53 in the 2017 AFL draft, and wears number 33.[1] He was touted as a possible round one debutant by Swans captain Josh Kennedy. However, he was overlooked and later injured his back in a practice match against the GWS Giants.[4] Stoddart signed a one-year contract with the club, tying him to the Swans until 2020.[5]

References
  1. "Ryley Stoddart". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. Gates, Zachary (26 May 2018). "Teammates 'huge' for debutant Stoddart". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  3. Gates, Zachary (24 May 2018). "Stoddart thrilled with opportunity". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  4. Davidson, Ryan (18 March 2018). "Stoddart could be round 1 bolter". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  5. Curley, Adam (18 May 2018). "Swans re-sign young gun before senior debut". afl.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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