North Melbourne frontrunner for delisted Richmond ruckman Samson Ryan
North Melbourne is the leading candidate to sign ruckman Samson Ryan in November's delisted free agent window.
North Melbourne is the frontrunner to sign ruckman Samson Ryan after Richmond delisted the 25-year-old with a year left on his contract. Ryan has connections to the Roos: recruiting boss Will Thursfield and assistant coaches Xavier Clarke and Kane Lambert all previously worked at Richmond.
The 205-centimetre tall played 31 games for the Tigers since debuting in 2021, with six appearances this season. Ryan enters the delisted free agent pool in November, with Carlton and St Kilda also seeking ruck options.
- 25 years old, 205 centimetres
- Age and height
- 31 games since 2021 debut, 6 this season
- Games played at Richmond
- November
- Delisted free agency window
Why it mattersNorth Melbourne's recruitment of experienced ruckmen affects the club's competitive depth and on-field success for the coming season.
AustraliaNorth Melbourne's search for additional ruck options reflects AFL teams' active pursuit of player upgrades during the off-season transfer period.
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