Michael Joseph Ryan (27 September 1917 – 19 October 1986)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who represented Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1930s and 1940s. Ryan topped Footscray's goalkicking in 1945 with 37 goals and won the club's best and fairest the following two seasons.
| Joe Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Michael Joseph Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Footscray, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 19 October 1986 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Avondale Heights, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Footscray Rovers | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1937–1948 | Footscray | 167 (261) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1959–1960 | Footscray | 2 (0–2–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He was the brother of former Footscray team-mate Bill, son of Collingwood footballer Michael, and the nephew of Collingwood premiership player David.
References
edit- ^ "Joe Ryan – Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
External links
edit- Joe Ryan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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