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Patrick Ryder flies high in the ruck during the Richmond vs Essendon 2007 Round 9 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Patrick Ryder & Angus Monfries gang tackle Brisbane's Richard Hadley during the Brisbane vs Essendon 2007 Round 8 match at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Simon Taylor and Patrick Ryder battle for a boundary throw in during the Hawthorn vs Essendon 2007 Round 6 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Simon Taylor beats Patrick Ryder in the ruck during the Hawthorn vs Essendon 2007 Round 6 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Partick Ryder flying high over Robert Campbell during the Hawthorn vs Essendon 2007 Round 6 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Patrick Ryder utilizes his huge leaping skills in the ruck during the Hawthorn vs Essendon 2007 Round 6 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Hawks Robert Campbell rucks against Bomber Patrick Ryder during the Hawthorn vs Essendon 2007 Round 6 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Patrick Ryder attempts to spoil a Tim Boyle mark during the Hawthorn vs Essendon 2007 Round 6 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown