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 98 centimetres (39 in).[3] Stoddart was drafted by Sydney with pick 53 in the 2017 AFL draft, and wears number 33.[1] 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]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ryley Stoddart". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ^ Gates, Zachary (26 May 2018). "Teammates 'huge' for debutant Stoddart". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  3. ^ Gates, Zachary (24 May 2018). "Stoddart thrilled with opportunity". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  4. ^ Davidson, Ryan (18 March 2018). "Stoddart could be round 1 bolter". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  5. ^ Curley, Adam (18 May 2018). "Swans re-sign young gun before senior debut". afl.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Swans make list changes". Sydney Swans Media. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Blues announce eight reserves signings". Carlton Football Club. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
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