2023 AFL Fantasy: Jakob Ryan

AFL Fantasy Analysis: Jakob Ryan was selected at pick 28 in the 2022 AFL Draft by Collingwood, he was recruited from Glenelg.

He plays as a defender and is currently 188cm and 79kg.

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2022 Season
Games: 8
Disposals: 28.4
Marks: 6.8
Tackles: 3.3
Goals: 1

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Ryan is an athletic defender than can impact in marking contests.

Collingwood GM of List Management Derek Hine provided a brief update after Ryan was selected.

“He sort of plays that Nick Haynes type role, like he’s got a lot of aerial (capability)” Hine said.

Ryan also averaged 20.0 disposals, 4.5 marks and 2.5 tackles from 4 games in the 2022 U18 National Championships.

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Fantasy Impact: Jakob Ryan will add depth to the Collingwood defence.

He has key attributes to become an intercept defender at AFL level, he has strong endurance that allows him to impact throughout each game consistently. He has the ability to accumulate disposals at a strong rate in a half-back role.

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The short term fantasy prospects could be decent if given an opportunity early, Collingwood showed a willingness to play youth last season which does leave the door open for a 2023 debut if he develops well over pre-season. .

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His long term prospects could be quite good, if he transitions into an intercept defender his scoring output could be very strong.

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Season long fantasy: Ryan is an option when he makes his debut, keep a close watch on his pre-season for specific role and debut potential.

Single season draft leagues: He’s likely a late round speculative option in single season draft leagues.

DFS: He’ll be a strong consideration when he makes an AFL debut especially at a low entry level salary.

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