Brandon Ryan

Brandon Ryan grew up at Barwon Heads, Victoria, where he learnt to play with the local juniors. He later played with the Geelong West Giants in the GFL. 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 in the EDFL. Former AFL player and current Northern Bullants coach Brodie Holland, invited him to do a preseason in 2023. As the Bullants were a stand-alone club, there were plenty of opportunities for an ambitious footballer. 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 }}

Ryan was the twelfth player picked in the 2023 mid-season draft, having made an impression playing for Northern Bullants in the Victorian Football League. By being drafted he lined up with 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.{{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.}}

Ryan is the cousin of {{AFL Fre}} star defender 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}}

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}}

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| 2023 || {{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

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! colspan=3| AFL career

! 3 !! 4 !! 1 !! 15 !! 3 !! 18 !! 10 !! 3 !! 1.3 !! 0.3 !! 5.0 !! 1.0 !! 6.0 !! 3.3 !! 1.0 !! 0

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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}}

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| 2023 || {{nowrap|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

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| 2023 || {{nowrap|Box Hill}} || 46

| 8 || 13 || 15 || 55 || 34 || 89 || 43 || 9 || 1.6 || 1.9 || 6.9 || 4.3 || 11.1 || 5.4 || 1.1

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| 2024 || {{nowrap|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

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! 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

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