# Brandon Ryan > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Brandon_Ryan > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Brandon_Ryan.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Ryan > Source revision: 1337962773 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Australian rules football player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}} {{Use Australian English|date=March 2021}} {{Infobox AFL biography | name = Brandon Ryan | image = Brandon Ryan 050425.jpg | image_size = 200px | caption = Ryan in April 2025 | fullname = Brandon Ryan | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|11|07|df=yes}} | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | originalteam = [Northern Bullants](/source/Northern_Bullants) ([VFL](/source/Victorian_Football_League)) | draftpick = No. 12, [2023 mid-season rookie draft](/source/2023_AFL_draft) | debutdate = Round 20, 2023 | debutteam = {{AFL Haw}} | debutopponent = {{AFL StK}} | debutstadium = [Docklands Stadium](/source/Docklands_Stadium), Melbourne | height = 200 cm | weight = 91 kg | position = [Forward](/source/Australian_rules_football_positions) | currentclub = | guernsey = | years1 = 2023 | club1 = {{AFL Haw}} | games_goals1 = 3 (4) | years2 = 2024–2025 | club2 = {{AFL BL}} | games_goals2 = 1 (1) | games_goalstotal = 4 (5) | careerhighlights = *[2023 VFL Team of the Year](/source/2023_VFL_season) *{{VFL Pre}} leading goalkicker: [2023](/source/2023_VFL_season) }} '''Brandon Ryan''' (born 7 November 1997) is a former professional [Australian rules football](/source/Australian_rules_football)er who played for {{AFL Haw}} and the [Brisbane Lions](/source/Brisbane_Lions) in the [Australian Football League](/source/Australian_Football_League) (AFL). ==Early career== Brandon Ryan grew up at [Barwon Heads, Victoria](/source/Barwon_Heads%2C_Victoria), where he learnt to play with the local juniors. He later played with the [Geelong West Giants](/source/Geelong_West_Giants) in the [GFL](/source/Geelong_Football_League). His style of play create interest from Geelong but only North Melbourne offered him a contract. He accepted a two-year deal with the {{AFL NM}} to play in their VFL side. {{cite web | url=http://www.krockfootball.com.au/vfl-news/ryans-whirlwind-ride-roos/ | title=K rock Football }} He didn't play a game at North so after Covid lockdown finished he found himself at [Maribyrnong Park](/source/Maribyrnong_Park_Football_Club) in the [EDFL](/source/Essendon_District_Football_League). Former AFL player and then-[Northern Bullants](/source/Northern_Bullants) coach [Brodie Holland](/source/Brodie_Holland) invited Ryan to do preseason training in [2023](/source/2023_VFL_season), which led to him joining the club. He played seven games before getting drafted.{{cite web | url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/941089/everything-just-fell-into-place-how-newest-hawthorn-hawk-brandon-ryan-rose-from-obscurity-to-the-top | title='Everything just fell into place': How newest Hawk rose from obscurity to the top | date=June 2023 }} ==AFL career== ===Hawthorn=== Ryan was the twelfth player picked in the [2023 mid-season draft](/source/2023_AFL_draft), having made an impression playing for [Northern Bullants](/source/Northern_Bullants) in the [Victorian Football League](/source/Victorian_Football_League). By being drafted he lined up with [Box Hill Hawks](/source/Box_Hill_Hawks). He received a six-month contract with the Hawks.{{cite web | url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/940815/pre-agents-being-tracked-flag-cat-to-re-sign-no-1-pick-to-wait | title=Big Docker eyes deal, pre-agents to watch, U18 titles kick off | date=June 2023 }} He had to serve a suspension whilst he was with the Bullants.{{cite web | url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/generational-talent-or-extras-the-choice-facing-contenders-for-no-1-draft-pick-20230516-p5d8qm.html | title=Mid-season draft prospect with 'Jeremy Cameron' qualities suspended | date=18 May 2023 }} A series of strong performances for Box Hill saw him made his debut in round 20, 2023 against {{AFL StK}} at [Docklands Stadium](/source/Docklands_Stadium).{{cite web | url=https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1388097/rd-20-team-newcomer-among-four-changes | title=RD 20 TEAM: Newcomer among four changes | date=27 July 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1387697/ryan-receives-call-up | title=Ryan receives call-up | date=27 July 2023 }} He kicked a goal on debut. In his second game against ladder leaders {{AFL Col}}, he kicked 3 goals. In September 2023 he signed a contract extension for season 2024,{{cite web | url=https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1429292/ryan-extends-for-another-year#:~:text=Key%20forward%20Brandon%20Ryan%20has,in%20the%20brown%20and%20gold.&text=Hawthorn%20has%20secured%20the%20signature,and%20gold%20for%20another%20season | title=Ryan rewarded with new deal | date=10 September 2023 }} but was ultimately traded to {{AFL BL2}} on the final day of trade period.{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1714549373617766445|date=18 October 2023|title=Trade paperwork lodged.}} ===Brisbane=== Ryan played one match over two seasons for the Lions, both seasons which were premiership seasons for the club, before being delisted at the end of the [2025 AFL season](/source/2025_AFL_season).{{cite news|url=https://www.lions.com.au/news/1908049/brisbane-lions-list-management-update|title=Brisbane Lions List Management Update|date=2 October 2025|publisher=[Brisbane Lions](/source/Brisbane_Lions)}} ==Family== Ryan is the cousin of {{AFL Fre}} star defender [Luke Ryan](/source/Luke_Ryan).{{cite web|url=https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1347714/hawks-swoop-on-x-with-pick-12 |title=Hawks swoop on Brandon Ryan with pick 12 |date=31 May 2023 |access-date=24 January 2024 |website=hawthronfc.com.au |language=en}} ===AFL=== ''Updated to the end of 2023.''{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/B/Brandon_Ryan.html|title=Brandon Ryan's Stats|work=AFL Tables|accessdate=20 July 2023}} {{Australian rules football statistics legend}} {{AFL player statistics start with votes}} |- | [2023](/source/2023_AFL_season) || {{AFL Haw}} || 46 | 3 || 4 || 1 || 15 || 3 || 18 || 10 || 3 || 1.3 || 0.3 || 5.0 || 1.0 || 6.0 || 3.3 || 1.0 || 0 |- | [2024](/source/2024_AFL_season) || {{AFL BL}} || 24 | 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 0.0 || 2.0 || 0.0 || 2.0 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 0 |- class="sortbottom" ! colspan=3| AFL career ! 4 !! 5 !! 1 !! 17 !! 3 !! 20 !! 11 !! 4 !! 1.3 !! 0.3 !! 4.3 !! 0.8 !! 5.0 !! 2.8 !! 1.0 !! 0 |} ===VFL=== ''Updated to the end of round 13, 2024.''{{cite web |title=Brandon Ryan |url=https://vfl.aflmstats.com/player/Brandon_Ryan |publisher=VFL Stats |access-date=23 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609120002/https://vfl.aflmstats.com/player/Brandon_Ryan |archive-date=9 June 2023}} {{Australian rules football statistics legend}} {{AFL player statistics start}} |- | [2023](/source/2023_VFL_season) || {{nowrap|[Northern Bullants](/source/Northern_Bullants)}} || 14 | 7 || 18 || 10 || 65 || 33 || 98 || 35 || 10 || 2.6 || 1.4 || 9.3 || 4.7 || 14.0 || 5.0 || 1.4 |- | [2023](/source/2023_VFL_season) || {{nowrap|[Box Hill](/source/Box_Hill_Hawks)}} || 46 | 8 || 13 || 15 || 55 || 34 || 89 || 43 || 9 || 1.6 || 1.9 || 6.9 || 4.3 || 11.1 || 5.4 || 1.1 |- | [2024](/source/2024_VFL_season) || {{nowrap|[Brisbane Lions](/source/Brisbane_Lions)}} || 24 | 8 || 13 || 8 || 61 || 38 || 99 || 39 || 8 || 1.6 || 1.0 || 7.6 || 4.8 || 12.4 || 4.9 || 1.0 |- class="sortbottom" ! colspan=3| VFL-listed career ! 23 !! 44 !! 33 !! 181 !! 105 !! 286 !! 117 !! 27 !! 1.9 !! 1.4 !! 7.9 !! 4.6 !! 12.4 !! 5.1 !! 1.2 |} ==Statistics== {{Australian rules football statistics legend}} {{AFL player statistics start with votes}} |- | [2023](/source/2023_AFL_season) || {{AFL|Haw}} || 46 | 3 || 4 || 1 || 15 || 3 || 18 || 10 || 3 || 1.3 || 0.3 || 5.0 || 1.0 || 6.0 || 3.3 || 1.0 || 0 |- | [2024](/source/2024_AFL_season) || {{AFL|BL}} || 24 | 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 0.0 || 2.0 || 0.0 || 2.0 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 0 |- | [2025](/source/2025_AFL_season) || {{AFL|BL}} || 24 | 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || 0 |- class=sortbottom ! colspan=3 | Career{{cite web|title=Brandon Ryan|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/B/Brandon_Ryan.html|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=12 February 2026}} ! 4 !! 5 !! 1 !! 17 !! 3 !! 20 !! 11 !! 4 !! 1.3 !! 0.3 !! 4.3 !! 0.8 !! 5.0 !! 2.8 !! 1.0 !! 0 |} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Brisplayer}} * {{AFL Tables}} * {{AustralianFootball}} {{2023 AFL mid-season draft}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ryan, Brandon}} Category:Living people Category:1997 births Category:Hawthorn Football Club players Category:Brisbane Lions players Category:Box Hill Football Club players Category:Preston Football Club players Category:Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Category:Australian rules footballers from Geelong Category:People from Geelong Category:Sportspeople from Geelong Category:21st-century Australian sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Brandon Ryan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Ryan) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Ryan?action=history)). 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