Was awarded Fremantle’s Beacon Award as Freo’s most promising young player in his debut season, slotting in at half-back and looking the part in his 11 AFL games.
Ryan excelled as a roll-off defender with an excellent ability to intercept opposition attacks while utilising the ball efficiently out of defence.
Ryan took nine intercept marks against Gold Coast in round 20, earning a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.
Draft History: Pick 66 2016 AFL Draft (Fremantle)