19 Facts About Luke Ryan

Luke Ryan was born on 6 February 1996 and is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Originally from the Melbourne suburb of Ascot Vale, Luke Ryan played junior football for Aberfeldie, Moonee Valley and Maribyrnong Park in the Essendon District Football League, as well as some games for the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup.

Luke Ryan was recruited as a mature age player to Fremantle with their third selection, 66th overall, in the 2016 AFL draft.

Luke Ryan made his AFL debut in round 11 of the 2017 AFL season against Collingwood at Domain Stadium, after playing well for Fremantle's reserves team, Peel Thunder, in the West Australian Football League.

Luke Ryan received the AFL Rising Star nomination for round 20 after gaining 28 possessions and taking 16 marks in the Dockers' 23-point win over the Gold Coast Suns at Domain Stadium.

Luke Ryan received two votes in the 2017 Brownlow Medal from this round 20 match.

Luke Ryan kicked his first AFL goal in round 13 of the 2018 season during Fremantle's 57 point win over Carlton.

Luke Ryan was awarded the Beacon Award for the best first year player during the 2017 AFL season.

Luke Ryan played all 22 games during the 2022 AFL season, a career best, as well as in Fremantle's two finals appearances.

Luke Ryan played his 100th game during round 16 against Port Adelaide.

Luke Ryan was among Fremantle's best during their elimination final win over the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium, collecting 31 disposals and a game-high 25 kicks.

Luke Ryan signed a four-year contract extension at the end of the season tying him to Fremantle until at least 2027.

Round one of the 2023 AFL season saw Luke Ryan gather a game high 37 disposals against St Kilda.

Luke Ryan was one of Fremantle's best players in round 20 during their 7 point win over Geelong at Kardinia Park collecting 28 disposals.

Luke Ryan finished the season ranked elite in marks, kicks and metres gained by Champion Data.

Luke Ryan collected 33 disposals and ten marks in Fremantle's opening game of the 2024 AFL season against the Brisbane Lions, and 23 disposals the next week against North Melbourne.

Luke Ryan collected 27 disposals against Adelaide and was an integral part of Fremantle's defense helping to keep the crows star forwards goalless.

Luke Ryan played his 150th game in round 19 against Melbourne during Fremantle's annual Starlight Purple Haze Game, and in doing so earned himself a life membership at the Dockers.

Luke Ryan was named at back pocket in the 2024 All-Australian team at the season's end.