Ryley Stoddart Explained

Ryley Stoddart
Fullname:Ryley Stoddart
Birth Date:15 October 1999
Originalteam:Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 53, 2017 national draft
Height:186 cm
Weight:73 kg
Position:Half-back flank
Years1:2018 - 2020
Games Goals1:6 (1)
Statsend:2020

Ryley Stoddart (born 15 October 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a small defender.[1] He made his debut in round 10, 2018 against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.[2]

Stoddart originally played for the Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup. He recorded the second-best running vertical leap at the AFL Draft Combine, at 98cm (39inches).[3] Stoddart was drafted by Sydney with pick 53 in the 2017 AFL draft, and wears number 33. He was touted as a possible round one debutant by Swans captain Josh Kennedy. However, he was overlooked and later injured his back in a practice match against the GWS Giants.[4] Stoddart signed a one-year contract with the club, tying him to the Swans until 2020.[5] Stoddart was delisted at the conclusion of the 2020 AFL season after playing just six games for Sydney.[6]

Stoddart signed with the Carlton reserves in 2021.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ryley Stoddart. sydneyswans.com.au. 2018-06-10.
  2. News: Teammates 'huge' for debutant Stoddart. Gates. Zachary. 2018-05-26. sydneyswans.com.au. 2018-06-10.
  3. News: Stoddart thrilled with opportunity. Gates. Zachary. 2018-05-24. sydneyswans.com.au. 2018-06-10.
  4. News: Stoddart could be round 1 bolter. Davidson. Ryan. 2018-03-18. sydneyswans.com.au. 2018-06-10.
  5. News: Swans re-sign young gun before senior debut. Curley. Adam. 2018-05-18. afl.com.au. 2018-06-10.
  6. Web site: Swans make list changes. 16 October 2020. 21 October 2020. Sydney Swans Media.
  7. Web site: Blues announce eight reserves signings. 11 December 2020. 17 January 2021. Carlton Football Club.