17 Facts About Ryan Byrnes

Ryan Byrnes was born on 3 May 2001 and is an Australian rules footballer playing for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Ryan Byrnes was recruited by St Kilda with the 52nd pick in the 2019 AFL draft.

Ryan Byrnes played football for his school side at St Bede's College, where he was a part of their premiership team in the Associated Catholic Colleges division.

Ryan Byrnes played a part in getting his school their first Herald Sun Shield win.

Ryan Byrnes played for the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League for the 2018 and 2019 seasons, and was named captain for the latter.

Ryan Byrnes won the Dragons' best and fairest award in 2019.

Ryan Byrnes represented Vic Metro in the AFL Under 18 Championships for the 2019 season.

Ryan Byrnes debuted in the Saints' 23 point victory over the Adelaide Crows in the 7th round of the 2020 AFL season, becoming the 1616th player to represent St Kilda.

On debut, Ryan Byrnes picked up 5 disposals and 2 tackles.

Ryan Byrnes signed a one-year contract extension with St Kilda on 7 February 2021, keeping him at the club until at least 2022.

Ryan Byrnes suffered a hamstring injury at training in the preseason of the 2021 AFL season, which saw him miss the first four games of the season.

Ryan Byrnes was called up to the senior side in round seven for just his second AFL game and collected 18 disposals and nine marks.

Ryan Byrnes maintained his spot into round eight where he had 16 disposals and five marks.

Ryan Byrnes had a career-high 24 disposals and 12 marks in the Round 10 loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Ryan Byrnes was impressive against top four side Brisbane in Round 17, collecting 15 disposals, had seven score involvements and kicked two goals in the Saints' upset win.

Ryan Byrnes ultimately played every game from round seven to 23, completing 16 of a possible 22 games for the season.

Ryan Byrnes was predominantly used as a half forward, winger or inside midfielder in 2021.