Oakleigh Chargers/Knox Defender, 192cm, 79kg

A tall runner from the Oakleigh Chargers who is versatile enough to play in almost any position and can be moved around the field seemingly without any disruption to his play. Highly skilled, he won the kicking test at the NAB AFL Draft Combine, after averaging 19 disposals in the TAC Cup.

Former AFL recruiter Gary Buckenara says:

Ridley will be of interest to clubs because he’s a flexible prospect. At 192cm he can play in a number of positions whether it be down back, up forward or in the midfield, but probably plays his best footy as a defender. He’s a hard worker.

Oakleigh Chargers Talent Manager Craig Notman told Inside Football:

He has a great set of hands and is a real confidence player, a terrific character and a hard worker.  He will get the best out of himself wherever he plays.  Playing down back actually freed him up a bit and showed he has some gears.  He went inside a couple of times and was effective so he could turn into that bigger bodied mid.