Ryan Gardner (footballer)
Ryan Gardner (born 1 June 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Gardner was initially drafted by Geelong at pick 59 in the 2015 AFL draft, but was delisted at the end of the 2018 AFL season without having played a senior game.[1] However, Gardner was recruited by the Western Bulldogs in the 2019 mid-season rookie draft and made his debut on 2 June 2019.
| Ryan Gardner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 1 June 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Smithton , Tasmania | ||
| Original team(s) | Burnie Dockers Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 59, 2015 AFL draft, Geelong | ||
| Debut |
2 June 2019, Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast, at Perth Stadium | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward/Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 43 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2015–2018 | Geelong | 0 (0) | |
| 2019– | Western Bulldogs | 12 (2) | |
| Total | 12 (2) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Before being drafted by Geelong, Gardner played for the Burnie Dockers Football Club.[2]
References
- Cleary, Mitch (11 September 2018). "Crameri axed as Cats confirm six cuts". Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- Fair, Alex (11 September 2018). "Burnie Dockers Ryan Gardner delisted by Geelong".
External links
- Ryan Gardner's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Ryan Gardner's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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