Essendon fans know Ricky Dyson has skill to burn, but want to see his solid run and carry more frequently in matches next season and on a more consistent basis.

In what could be a make or break season for the young midfielder, Bomber fans hope to see Dyson given the opportunities he needs to prove his worth in 2008.

2007

Games – 11
Goals – 3
Kicks – 70
Marks – 29
Handballs – 69

2007 Fan’s ranking: 4.31/10

2006
Games – 17
Goals – 9
Kicks – 124
Marks – 40
Handballs – 100

2006 Fan’s ranking: 5.65 / 10

2005
Games – 10
Goals – 9
Kicks – 91
Marks – 32
Handballs – 44
2005 Fan’s ranking: 5.96 / 10

What some of the Essendon fans had to say:

Ricky has good pace and will hopefully get more of a chance next year. He has the potential to make a great wingman. (John Hartman)

Dyson is a fast runner who wasn't really given that many opportunities this year. I thought we needed a bit more pace coming out of the centre, and he would've helped with that. (Lianne Pinnuto)

Ricky needs to work on his consistency. He shows some really good flashes in some games and nothing in others. (Melinda Haycraft)

Ricky needs to have a breakout year in 2008 and I think he can. He has great pace and needs to be able to get the ball as much as someone like Winderlich did this year. (Cameron Gliese)

Showed some improve this year from last year. If kept in the team, Ricky needs to really put his pedal to the metal and show that he really does belong in the team every week. (Spiro Catania)

An emerging talent, but needs to be sharper with his ball-handling skills and disposal. Needs a good pre-season to be a solid contributor next year. (Nicholas McHattie)

Ricky's run through the midfield was exquisite when he had his running shoes on. Unfortunately some games he forgot to bring those shoes! (Andrew Fisher)

Will only get better with more game time. Can be exciting to watch. (David Farrell)