John Ryan (Australian rules footballer)
Australian rules footballer
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John Francis Ryan (21 October 1909 – 10 June 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
John Francis Ryan
Born
21 October 1909
Kyabram, Victoria
Kyabram, Victoria
Died
10 June 1989 (aged 79)
Original team
Brunswick
| John Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Francis Ryan | ||
| Born |
21 October 1909 Kyabram, Victoria | ||
| Died | 10 June 1989 (aged 79) | ||
| Original team | Brunswick | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1931–1932 | Essendon | 5 (4) | |
| 1932 | Fitzroy | 4 (1) | |
| Total | 9 (5) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
Football
Essendon (VFL)
Ryan played as a rover and was a regular player with the Second XVIII. He played for the Essendon First XVIII in five senior games, scoring 4 goals over the 1931 and 1932 seasons.
Fitzroy (VFL)
He transferred to Fitzroy in June 1932, making his debut for the team against Hawthorn at the Brunswick Street Oval on 25 June 1932.[4]
Military service
Ryan served in the Australian Army during World War II.[5]
Death
He died on 10 June 1989.[6]
