Patrick Ryder became a star in 2009 after he was forced to fill the number 1 ruck position following David Hille's knee injury.
At 21-years-old he delivered on the promise so many supporters could see and fans rewarded him with an 8.2/10 rating, up from 7.3/10 in 2008.
The young West Australian became more of a goal-kicking weapon too and is primed for a huge 2010.
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2009
Games - 21
Goals - 12
Kicks - 121
Marks - 72
Handballs – 142
2009 Fans' ranking 8.23 /10
2008
Games - 22
Goals - 5
Kicks - 119
Marks - 90
Handballs - 102
2008 Fans' ranking 7.37 /10
2007
Games - 21
Goals - 3
Kicks - 114
Marks - 99
Handballs - 107
2007 Fans' ranking 6.94 /10
2006
Games - 9
Goals - 2
Kicks - 28
Marks - 14
Handballs - 19
2006 Fans' ranking 4.27 / 10
Ever-green Bomber veteran Dustin Fletcher had another impressive season during which is played his 300th game for the club.
The 34-year-old suffered a foot injury but still played 18 games and the fans believed he was a star rating him a 8.24/10 compared to 7.7/10 in 2008.
Fletcher will be the oldest player in the AFL in 2010.
Games - 18
Goals - 1
Kicks - 218
Marks - 86
Handballs – 102
2009 Fan’s ranking 8.24/10
2008
Games - 18
Goals - 2
Kicks - 198
Marks - 96
Handballs - 82
2008 Fan’s ranking 7.77/10
2007
Games - 19
Goals - 3
Kicks - 309
Marks - 144
Handballs - 85
2007 Fan’s ranking 8.36/10
2006
Games - 16
Goals - 0
Kicks - 211
Marks - 98
Handballs - 67
2006 Fan’s ranking 8.25/10
Adam McPhee left the Bombers in disappointing circumstances at the end of the 2009 season agreeing to move to Fremantle after the trade period had closed.
His fan rating dropped considerably for 2009 recording 4.53/10 down from 6.64/10 in what was a patchy year.
2009
Games - 21
Goals - 16
Kicks - 207
Marks - 136
Handballs – 164
2009 Fan’s ranking 4.53/10
2008
Games - 20
Goals - 18
Kicks - 188
Marks - 143
Handballs - 119
2008 Fan’s ranking 6.64/10
2007
Games - 22
Goals - 7
Kicks - 279
Marks - 181
Handballs - 166
2007 Fan’s ranking 6.49/10
Membership News Update:
More than 20,000 membership packs have now been sent out to Bomber supporters and thousands more will be sent out in February.
The unexpected delay in the mailing of 2010 membership packs is due to a number of factors including an upgrade of Essendon’s IT systems which will ultimately improve the accuracy of club information.
The club is aiming to have all membership packs sent out in the near future and thanks supporters for their patience.
To see behind-the-scenes footage from the Sheppartton Community Camp click here or to view the picture gallery click here.
