#24 Jakob Ryan

[simon tonna]

How many knees did that piece of s&@t Rayner plant in the back, guts and head of our boys? He is a dog and of the same breed as a cheap shot sniper.

[Pies2016]

And I thought it was just me who thought a number of his “ contest involvements “ weren’t only directed at the footy.

[LaurieHolden]

How many games are we forecasting in 2024 for Harry Collier Trophy - Best First Year Player – Jakob Ryan?

One of several I'm hoping has an uninterrupted pre-season. Anyone have any internal info on him?
Will he evolve into a Howe style intercept backman, or a WHE type utility?
Is he a good Clubman?

Looking forward to seeing what his ceiling is over the next couple of seasons.

[piffdog]

We gotta find a spot for him and some of the other younger guys. I dont know how...

Keen to see a bit of new talent come through (although hopefully not at the expense of winning!).

I think the development of the whole list remains a key challenge for us given the disproportionate contribution we are getting from +30 year old players.

State say he is the same height as Howe - although clearly the latter has a significant spring in his step.

TO answer your question tho - no. No internal information...

[Presti35]

Bit of a forgotten man.

How's he travelling in the VFL? Is he any chance of getting back into the seniors before seasons end?

[LaurieHolden]

^Presti, I watched the entire match (had to juggle the overlap of the VFL last qtr and the AFL opening).
He just didn't impact the game. FWIW, this was my summary (I'm sure others might have seen things I didn't) after watching the match ~

[The Black and White Lion]

Yeah I think you’ve got it right. Hasn’t stood out apart from a couple of nice things in the Casey game 2 weeks back. Strong mark on the wing, big whack on the chops. Got 50m penalty and kicked a beautiful long goal with blood down the side of his face.

Pretty much been maligned since VFL round 3 and suffering the most from having no key backs supporting the defense. Hasn’t been named an emergency either (maybe once only) but then our injuries have been elsewhere on the ground.

Having said that he hasn’t fought through adversity to stand out in a miniature defence either but what if he’s just playing his role as coaches. Hard to see our VFL strategy sometimes.

He’s heading for DFA and an opportunity elsewhere I think or a cheap trade at best. Victim of a successful senior team and lack of opportunities otherwise.

[Raw Hammer]

Wait, he's contracted to 2026???