Is this Ryder’s last season?

[skeptic]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

[longtimesaint]

He still looks very fit and should be able to go on next year.
Stefan Martin at the bulldogs is a year older and still going well.
If mot we should see whether Hickey wants to come home,

[stkfc1]

Becoming one of our most glaring issues. We'll need a premier ruckman in the next year or two. Ryder is one serious injury away from retirement and Marshall is too valuable as our 2nd ruck going forward.

[BadRossco]

Still very athletic so barring injuries has at least another year but we must recruit a young replacement ASAP

[Yorkeys]

WTF? Topic for topic's sake. Is it [insert player name]'s last season. Who knows, what relevance silly speculation as a platform for discussion.

[skeptic]

WTF? Topic for topic's sake. Is it [insert player name]'s last season. Who knows, what relevance silly speculation as a platform for discussion.

Fair enough I guess but a bit harsh

It’s front of mind to me given
a) how badly we played without him
b) how incredible he was on the w/e
c) the effect of his absence in Richmond final
d) that he’s 34’ish and just took time off
e) that if he did retire, getting a replacement would be close to the highest priority ahead of another defender, another elite mid or being young talent

Will be a big talking point at some time this season

[SaintPav]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

If he does retire, should we target Goldstein or even Ben to play for a few years?

[SaintPav]

WTF? Topic for topic's sake. Is it [insert player name]'s last season. Who knows, what relevance silly speculation as a platform for discussion.

A bit harsh Yorkeys.

A perfectly legitimate, relevant and important topic to discuss.

[Vortex]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

Good thread. When I think about this issue I wonder who is gettable from other clubs. We need a ruckman that is A grade (ish) and/or is around the mark and capable of improving.

[SaintPav]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

Good thread. When I think about this issue I wonder who is gettable from other clubs. We need a ruckman that is A grade (ish) and/or is around the mark and capable of improving.

No 50 for Richmond goes alright.

[Ghost Like]

Incredibly valuable, best tap ruckman I've seen in a Saints guernsey. Hopefully he wants to play on & his body allows him. I do wish he was 5 years younger.

[Vortex]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

Good thread. When I think about this issue I wonder who is gettable from other clubs. We need a ruckman that is A grade (ish) and/or is around the mark and capable of improving.

No 50 for Richmond goes alright.

In popular music parlance, he is a one hit wonder...thanks to the opposition he had on the day he shone.

[SaintPav]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

Good thread. When I think about this issue I wonder who is gettable from other clubs. We need a ruckman that is A grade (ish) and/or is around the mark and capable of improving.

No 50 for Richmond goes alright.

In popular music parlance, he is a one hit wonder...thanks to the opposition he had on the day he shone.

I was obviously joshing but I think he did the same the week after.

[SaintPav]

Incredibly valuable, best tap ruckman I've seen in a Saints guernsey. Hopefully he wants to play on & his body allows him. I do wish he was 5 years younger.

Hopefully he plays on next year.

[saintsRrising]

Q. Is this Ryder’s last season?

A. No

[IluvHarvey]

God Damn I hope not

[Vortex]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

Good thread. When I think about this issue I wonder who is gettable from other clubs. We need a ruckman that is A grade (ish) and/or is around the mark and capable of improving.

No 50 for Richmond goes alright.

In popular music parlance, he is a one hit wonder...thanks to the opposition he had on the day he shone.

I was obviously joshing but I think he did the same the week after.

Yeah picked up on the humour for sure, I had a chuckl, I should have added a laughing emoji. I didn't realise he played in the ruck the following week, who did they play, North?

[SaintPav]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

Good thread. When I think about this issue I wonder who is gettable from other clubs. We need a ruckman that is A grade (ish) and/or is around the mark and capable of improving.

No 50 for Richmond goes alright.

In popular music parlance, he is a one hit wonder...thanks to the opposition he had on the day he shone.

I was obviously joshing but I think he did the same the week after.

Yeah picked up on the humour for sure, I had a chuckl, I should have added a laughing emoji. I didn't realise he played in the ruck the following week, who did they play, North?

Dees. Went head to head against Gorne.

[Wayne42]

I’d hate for it to be the case as he’s a vital cog in the mission and close to our MVP...
He’s getting on though


If he retires, we’re going to have to go all out to get a premium ruck?

Good thread. When I think about this issue I wonder who is gettable from other clubs. We need a ruckman that is A grade (ish) and/or is around the mark and capable of improving.

No 50 for Richmond goes alright.

The Saints rucks struggled to cross the Pickett Line that day.

[Banger9798]

As long as he has that leap you would have him therefore centre bounces as long as possible.
With the 666 rule, the tap to advantage and follow up has never been so damaging

[bangaulegend]

IMO it will all come down to his will to want to go on . Probably 1 serious injury away from retirement but I hope like hell he can go another 2 years greedy I know & I very much doubt it will happen but we are so much better every time he on the park

[MickThomas]

A very important topic.
Seeing as how the club drafted Ryan Abbott last yr, and this year, McKernan and Paul Hunter as back-up...
None of those really had an impact.
Either they aren't really decent back-ups, or they haven't yet meshed with our midfield.
But the club's gamble didn't pay off.
So we need a proper competitive back-up ruckman.
Who can at least be a presence around the ground

[tony74]

No.
He was unbelievably appreciative of the club’s support at the start of the year.

[Zed]

I hope they get Paddy to cast his eye over the upcoming crop of rucks in the U18.
Get him to pick one out as an apprentice he can work with.
Yes it’s a left field approach, but get him invested in the process. Will leave him feeling like he has left a legacy, and hopefully keeps him connected to the Saints for many years to come
.

[saynta]

WTF? Topic for topic's sake. Is it [insert player name]'s last season. Who knows, what relevance silly speculation as a platform for discussion.

Yep. Well said mate.