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The All-Australian ruckman's clean tapwork in tandem with Rowan Marshall was a sight to behold in 2021, with the partnership playing a pivotal role in the mature-ager's development.
After a few weeks out of the side, Ryder returned in style against Adelaide in Round 7 to accrue 22 hit-outs and play an influential role St Kilda's return to the winners list.
But his best would come the following week against his old side, with the 32-year-old piecing together a rucking masterclass with 29 hit-outs, two goals and a clearance at Adelaide Oval to guide the red, white and black to a scintillating win over the ladder-leaders.
Ryder was the hero in the club's drought-breaking final against the Western Bulldogs, masterfully dominating the ruck before a heart-wrenching hamstring injury in the final two minutes brought his year to a close.
The No. 18 took personal leave before the 2021 Season to spend time with family in Western Australia, returning with a bang for Round 7's clash against Hawthorn.
Ryder was originally selected by Essendon with pick No. 7 in the 2005 National Draft, before moving to Port Adelaid (2015-19) and then St Kilda.
The All-Australian ruckman's clean tapwork in tandem with Rowan Marshall was a sight to behold in 2021, with the partnership playing a pivotal role in the mature-ager's development.
After a few weeks out of the side, Ryder returned in style against Adelaide in Round 7 to accrue 22 hit-outs and play an influential role St Kilda's return to the winners list.
But his best would come the following week against his old side, with the 32-year-old piecing together a rucking masterclass with 29 hit-outs, two goals and a clearance at Adelaide Oval to guide the red, white and black to a scintillating win over the ladder-leaders.
Ryder was the hero in the club's drought-breaking final against the Western Bulldogs, masterfully dominating the ruck before a heart-wrenching hamstring injury in the final two minutes brought his year to a close.
The No. 18 took personal leave before the 2021 Season to spend time with family in Western Australia, returning with a bang for Round 7's clash against Hawthorn.
Ryder was originally selected by Essendon with pick No. 7 in the 2005 National Draft, before moving to Port Adelaid (2015-19) and then St Kilda.
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Paddy Ryder sits down with the great Gilbert McAdam to chat all things Saints, including the defining day at Victoria Park in 1993, how much has changed since that day and the importance of big brothers and role models. Brought to you by CMC Markets.
St Kilda Football Club wishes to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the club sits. The club pays its respects to elders past, present and emerging, and through them, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples whose lands and waters we work, live and reside on.
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