Former #30 Patrick Ryder - we dodged the bullet

Pray tell what gave you that impression?

Heard him on a pre match interview take a swipe at his effort.

from memory might have been the week he didn't get straight back in the squad after the suspension.

K then - i didn’t hear it

from memory might have been the week he didn't get straight back in the squad after the suspension.

Based on 1 comment from months ago. You don't think you might be reading too much into it? 




Ryder plays his best when the side needs him most, I would put him in the leadership group and tell him he has to start leading the way on the field, every game.
could win us a big final one day.

You seriously believe that?
yes, not sure what it is but I just believe in the guy, it may be because he has given us glimpses of what he can produce when he is challenged.
He will be challenged again in these coming years, ecspecially in finals football and I think he will find that maturity and confidence from within himself to be the player we need him to be.
He will be a key player in helping us to a premiership flag.
Count me as another who has voiced high expectations of Ryder. l am on here as saying l believe he could be our best ruckman since Madden. He still could be, but he needs to get a wriggle on to fulfill that expectation. Am l being unfair or unrealistic? l don't believe so, he could be that good.
Who's currently in that spot? Hille? Alessio?
Got both of them covered IMHO.

Hopefully this one will be a boy. Jess due to pop.

Hopefully this one will be a boy. Jess due to pop.

If she is pregnant she has already been popped....

 

Hopefully this one will be a boy. Jess due to pop.

If she is pregnant she has already been popped....

 

Given the theme, the baby will be late right?

 

Paddy needs to be given more freedom to where he plays. He always looked best on the ball. Give him the role that James Hird had.



Hopefully this one will be a boy. Jess due to pop.

If she is pregnant she has already been popped....
Given the theme, the baby will be late right?
Paddy needs to be given more freedom to where he plays. He always looked best on the ball. Give him the role that James Hird had.

You're kidding right?
He's a ruckman, nothing else.
The positive this season is that TBell showed a lot up forward which helps in giving Ryder more ruck time. They need to play Ryder in the ruck at least 60% of the time

Paddy Ryder could win the brownlow, That's how talented he is, If he had the work-rate of say a Nick Riewoldt he would embarrass teams every week.

 

It's time he pulls his finger out and takes that next step, He alluded to his work-rate and presence in the forward line not being up to scratch at times this year, Hopefully this is a sign of maturity and he finally realizes how talented he really is.

 

 

Hopefully this one will be a boy. Jess due to pop.

If she is pregnant she has already been popped....

 

Given the theme, the baby will be late right?

 

Paddy needs to be given more freedom to where he plays. He always looked best on the ball. Give him the role that James Hird had.

 

Baby is laconic.

 

Hoping for a safe delivery, and a BOY.

And a boy it is!!

Baby is laconic.

You say that like it's a bad thing…
If Paddy gets to sleep easy, good!

Baby is laconic.

You say that like it's a bad thing…If Paddy gets to sleep easy, good!

Excellent point David! . Hope mum and baby are doing fine.

Shoulder surgery this morning. Will be good to go.

And a boy it is!!

and already getting more touches than Jetta.

Just found this on the Essendon website, good for a laugh:

Name: Patrick Ryder

Which player is most likely to look at himself in the mirror after a weights session? Leroy Jetta

What‘s the funniest sledge you‘ve heard on the field? “You‘ll be back in the 2‘s next week”

Who would you least like to pair up with in the boxing ring during training? Sean Gregory

What is your coach‘s favourite saying? Matt Egan – “Get back in play”

Which teammate is most likely to be invited to the coach‘s place for dinner? Dyson Heppell

If you could draft any player into your team, who would it be? Cyril Rioli

If you had the power, what is one thing you would change about the world? World peace

Outside of footy, what would be your dream job? Professional poker player

If you could appear on any reality show, which one would you choose? Kardashians

Who has the best taste in music at the club and why? Whoever plays rap music

Who has the worst and why? Jake Melksham – techno beats and no lyrics

What meal is your speciality to cook? Big breakfasts

What is your favourite TV football show? Marngrook Footy Show

Who is the best-dressed teammate at the club? Courtenay Dempsey

Who is the worst dressed? Jobe Watson

Who is the most skilful all-round sportsman at the club? Brendon Goddard

What is your favourite way to spend a day off? Relaxing with my family

Who is your funniest teammate at the club and why? Ariel Steinberg – funny because he‘s weird

Which teammate is the most likely to tweet a comment while watching a game at home? Kyle Hardingham

Which teammate would struggle to turn a computer on? Dustin Fletcher – He‘s used to rock carvings and smoke signals!

Which teammate is most likely to take a ‘selfie‘ and post it on Facebook? Jake Carlisle

Had to laugh at the second last one regarding Fletch!

GREGORY.

He is everywhere.

GREGORY.
He is everywhere.


Not sure if the reason Paddy doesn't want to be in the ring with him is because he is afraid he would demolish him or...