Dave Ryan
Collingwood and Geelong
AFL career
101 games72 goals
- Debut
- R9 1906 v ESS7 July 1906
- Most recent
- R17 1912 v FIT24 Aug 1912
Stats
Bio
Making his debut with Geelong in 1906, Dave Ryan spent just a single season at Corio Bay before transferring to Collingwood, where he established himself as a powerful follower and forward. A physically imposing figure for his time, Ryan was known for his vigorous approach to the contest and his ability to drift forward and impact the scoreboard. His aggression and durability saw him become a key structural component of the Magpies' lineup, playing a vital role in their competitive resurgence during the Edwardian era.
Ryan's tenure at Victoria Park reached its zenith—and its most controversial moment—during the 1910 season. While he was instrumental in securing the Premiership that year, he was arguably best remembered for his involvement in the notorious fourth-quarter brawl during the Grand Final against Carlton. Consequently, the VFL handed him a twelve-month suspension for striking, forcing him to miss the entire 1911 campaign. Despite the lengthy sideline stint, Ryan retained the immense respect of the playing group and selectors, returning in 1912 to captain the club in what would be his final season of league football.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Jan 1885
- Died
- 13 Feb 1957 (aged 72y 21d)
- Birthplace
- Dookie, VIC
- Deathplace
- Sydney, NSW
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1910
Bio
1 revisionMaking his debut with Geelong in 1906, Dave Ryan spent just a single season at Corio Bay before transferring to Collingwood, where he established himself as a powerful follower and forward. A physically imposing figure for his time, Ryan was known for his vigorous approach to the contest and his ability to drift forward and impact the scoreboard. His aggression and durability saw him become a key structural component of the Magpies' lineup, playing a vital role in their competitive resurgence during the Edwardian era.
Ryan's tenure at Victoria Park reached its zenith—and its most controversial moment—during the 1910 season. While he was instrumental in securing the Premiership that year, he was arguably best remembered for his involvement in the notorious fourth-quarter brawl during the Grand Final against Carlton. Consequently, the VFL handed him a twelve-month suspension for striking, forcing him to miss the entire 1911 campaign. Despite the lengthy sideline stint, Ryan retained the immense respect of the playing group and selectors, returning in 1912 to captain the club in what would be his final season of league football.