STRENGTHS:

+ Defensive versatility
+ Intercepting
+ Rebounding
+ Speed
+ Toughness

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Composure
- Disposal consistency

An eye-catching player who blends old school toughness with a modern day slingshot style, Ryan is quite versatile in his defensive duties. At 187cm, he's capable of playing above his size but can also hunt at ground level or blanket dangerous forwards. He's very much an attacking asset too, with rebounding making up a large part of his overall profile.

Ryan ran a three-second flat 20m sprint at the National Draft Combine and breaks the lines with such speed on-field. He's agile enough to step around opponents and backs his ability to do so. Not only does he drive his legs with intent, but Ryan also makes aggressive decisions to attack the corridor and will often deliver spearing passes via route one.

When it all comes off, Ryan is one of the most damaging players in his role. Though, he can sometimes too often play in a high gear and rush his execution on the counter-attack. Biting off a greater number of low-percentage options also impacts his efficiency, but he's usually good enough to make it work. If he can balance the tempo of his play and decision making, he'll be all the more effective.

To compliment his attacking drive, Ryan has made vast improvements in the way of intercepting. He averaged 5.2 marks and 7.9 intercept possessions across 10 Coates Talent League games this year, often seen putting his body on the line and springing up at full stretch to reel the ball in. Unlike many other playmaking defenders, it means he's capable of winning his own ball.

Having been made to compete with the likes of Angus Hastie, Luamon Lual, and Billy Wilson in Vic Country's back line, Ryan's numbers were down during the National Championships, but he produced a consistent season in Bushrangers colours and is a willing two-way defender with strong upside. He'll likely only continue to add weapons to his arsenal, too.