Australian rules footballer
| Gerald Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gerald Patrick Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | 27 December 1895 | ||
| Date of death | 4 October 1974(1974-10-04) (aged 78) | ||
| Original team(s) | Middle Park CYMS | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1917–1918 | South Melbourne | 26 (37) | |
| Playing statistics correct to the end of 1918. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Gerald Patrick Ryan (27 December 1895 – 4 October 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL.
A full-forward originally from Middle Park, Ryan spent just two seasons at South Melbourne. He had a big impact in their 1918 premiership year, topping the club's goalkicking with 32 goals and kicking three in the Grand Final.
He subsequently played for North Sydney in the NSW Australian rules football competition.
References
- Databse Of Australian Ryans (R - S)
- AFL Tables: Gerald Ryan
- "FOOTBALL". Record. Victoria, Australia. 21 May 1921. p. 3.
Sources
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
| South Melbourne Football Club 1918 VFL premiers | |
|---|---|
| South Melbourne 9.8 (62) defeated Collingwood 7.15 (57), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
External links
- Gerald P. Ryan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Gerald P. Ryan at AustralianFootball.com
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