Ryan Harwood

Ryan Harwood (born 7 August 1991) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Harwood played for Glenorchy Football Club in his junior years. In 2009 he played for the Tassie Mariners at the 2009 AFL Under 18 Championships, where he recorded the most clearances of any player, showing promise as an inside midfielder. At the 2009 AFL Draft Camp, he recorded one of the best scores in the new kicking test, devised by Nathan Buckley, and he was then selected with the Brisbane Lions' second selection (pick 47 overall) in the 2009 National draft.

AFL career

Early career (2010–2011)

In 2010 Harwood started his career playing for Brisbane's reserves team in the NEAFL. He injured his ankle in his first game for the reserves, but returned to the side in Round 3. He consistently played well throughout the season, and was rewarded when, in round 17, he made his debut against . He picked up 18 possessions Unfortunately, he was injured again and moved to Brisbane's long-term injury list when scans showed he had ruptured his posterior cruciate ligament. He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season, but remains a free agent and can be signed by other AFL clubs.

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2017 season

81 6 7 624 599 1223 280 232 0.1 0.1 7.7 7.4 15.1 3.5 2.9