Joe Ryan

This is the player profile for Michael Joseph Ryan (a.k.a. Joe Ryan), born in Footscray, Victoria in 1917. He played for Footscray in the VFL/AFL. Ryan also coached Footscray.

Not to be confused with:
Michael Joseph Ryan (a.k.a. Mick Ryan) (b. 23/06/1882) - Collingwood
Michael Joseph Ryan (a.k.a. Mick Ryan) (b. 18/07/1897) - South Melbourne

Player Details

Name: Michael Ryan
Full Name: Michael Joseph Ryan
Alias: Joe Ryan
DOB: 27/09/1917
POB: Footscray, Victoria
DOD: 19/10/1986
POD: Avondale Heights, Victoria
Height: 170cm
Weight: 76kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1937-1948) - 167 matches, 261 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Footscray (1937-1948)
      • 167 matches played for Footscray in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1937 VFL Season Footscray 5 9 R08-09, R16-18
1938 VFL Season Footscray 17 23 R03-18, SF
1939 VFL Season Footscray 16 26 R01-09, R12-18
1940 VFL Season Footscray 18 27 R01-18
1941 VFL Season Footscray 7 6 R01-04, R16-18
1942 VFL Season Footscray 11 28 R01-03, R05-12
1943 VFL Season Footscray 14 29 R02-10, Q01-05
1944 VFL Season Footscray 18 23 R01-12, R14-18, SF
1945 VFL Season Footscray 19 37 R01-09, R11-20
1946 VFL Season Footscray 19 22 R01-19
1947 VFL Season Footscray 19 23 R01-19
1948 VFL Season Footscray 4 8 R09, R18-19, SF