Oscar Ryan (born 15 May 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Oscar Ryan
Personal information
Full name Oscar Ryan
Date of birth (2005-05-15) 15 May 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Victoria, Australia
Original team(s) Shepparton United Football Club (Goulburn Valley League), Murray Bushrangers (Talent League)
Draft No. 27, 2023 national draft
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 77 kg (170 lb)
Club information
Current club Adelaide
Number 22
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2024– Adelaide 0 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 19, 2024.

Early life

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Ryan previously played for the Shepparton United Football Club in the Goulburn Valley Football Netball League and the Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League. He later represented Vic Country in the AFL U18 National Championships in 2023.[1] Ryan was selected with the 27th pick in the 2023 national draft,[2] Adelaide's third pick of the draft.

AFL career

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Despite a late push of strong form in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) for Adelaide, Ryan did not play an AFL game in his first senior season. He extended his existing contract until the end of 2026 alongside fellow draftee Charlie Edwards.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Oscar Ryan". Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Oscar Ryan | AFL". afc.com.au. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  3. ^ Aidan, Cellini (13 September 2024). "Quartet of Crows extend time at West Lakes". zerohanger.com.
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