Ryan Gardner (footballer)

Ryan Gardner (born 1 June 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Gardner was initially drafted by Geelong at pick 59 in the 2015 AFL draft, but was delisted at the end of the 2018 AFL season without having played a senior game.[1] However, Gardner was recruited by the Western Bulldogs in the 2019 mid-season rookie draft and made his debut on 2 June 2019.

Ryan Gardner
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-06-01) 1 June 1997
Place of birth Smithton , Tasmania
Original team(s) Burnie Dockers Football Club
Draft No. 59, 2015 AFL draft, Geelong
Debut 2 June 2019, Western Bulldogs
vs. West Coast, at Perth Stadium
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb)
Position(s) Forward/Defender
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 43
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
20152018 Geelong 0 (0)
2019 Western Bulldogs 12 (2)
Total 12 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Before being drafted by Geelong, Gardner played for the Burnie Dockers Football Club.[2]

References

  1. Cleary, Mitch (11 September 2018). "Crameri axed as Cats confirm six cuts". Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  2. Fair, Alex (11 September 2018). "Burnie Dockers Ryan Gardner delisted by Geelong".
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