| Brendan Ryan | |
| Birth Date: | 1 July 1964 |
| Originalteam: | Myrtleford |
| Height: | 188 cm |
| Weight: | 86 kg |
| Statsend: | 1986 |
| Years1: | 1983–1986 |
| Club1: | North Melbourne |
| Games Goals1: | 17 (18) |
| Years2: | 1986 |
| Club2: | Fitzroy |
| Games Goals2: | 1 (0) |
| Games Goalstotal: | 18 (18) |
Brendan Ryan (born 1 July 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A Myrtleford recruit, Ryan made two appearances for North Melbourne in the 1983 VFL season, then didn't feature at all in 1984.[1] [2] On his return game in 1985, North Melbourne's one point win over Melbourne at the MCG in round six, Ryan kicked five goals.[2] That was followed up with four goals the next weekend, when North Melbourne defeated Essendon.[2] [3] He played another nine games that year, then four in 1986, before crossing to Fitzroy mid-season.[2] His only appearances for Fitzroy came in their round 15 win over Carlton at Waverley Park.[2]