About Phil Ryan
Lived 1925 – 1982 (aged 57). Phil Ryan was an australian rules football player.
Phillip George Ryan (15 Jan 1925 – 1 July 1982) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A Preston Churches recruit, Ryan was just 17 when he made his league debut in 1942. He played as a ruckman and forward, in 74 VFL games for Collingwood, including five finals, two of which were close preliminary final losses. They defeated Epping in the grand final, by 96 points. In 1954 he was non playing coach of another Montmorency premiership team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phil Ryan?
Australian rules footballer, born 1925
When was Phil Ryan born?
Phil Ryan was born on 15 May 1925 in Melbourne.
When did Phil Ryan die?
Phil Ryan died on 1 July 1982 in Heidelberg.
What was Phil Ryan's occupation?
Phil Ryan was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Phil Ryan (footballer, born 1925)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Ryan. https://biography.guide/phil-ryan-australian-rules-football-player/
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