Des Ryan (born 6 October 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] He is the brother of fellow former Richmond player Stephen Ryan and the uncle of NBL players Aaron and Shaun Bruce. In 2016 Des took over the senior coaching role at Cheltenham FNC in the SFNL. Coaching the senior team to the 2019 Grand Final. [2]
| Des Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Des Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | (1967-10-06) 6 October 1967 (age 54) | ||
| Original team(s) | Birchip | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Fullback / Utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1986–92 | Richmond | 56 (29) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1992. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
His uncles, Des and Stephen Ryan, played AFL for Richmond and he follows the Tigers when possible.