Liam Ryan ‘not in AFL’s top 300 players’ as Mark Robinson calls out struggling star

Veteran football writer and AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson claims Geraldton product Liam Ryan would not make a list of the top 300 players in the competition right now. The former Rover is enduring his most difficult season in the AFL having been grounded by both injury and COVID kicking just 14 goals in 11 games. The weekend performance against Carlton was perhaps his nadir picking up just three touches and not getting on the scoreboard. Robinson, who does an annual list of the top 50 players in the league, suggest the forward is “lost” and would not make the cut in a lost of 300. “My most disappointing player this year is Liam Ryan, the same player who I had inside the top 15 in the top 50 two years ago. He wouldn’t be in the top 300 if we did a list right now.” he said. “Can you remember the second half of the 2020 season? It was phenomenal, all marks and goal, and playing tricks with the opposition. “This season, he’s kicked 14 goals from 11 games and averages 10 disposals. “When I say disappointing, I’m disappointed for him and for all football fans because he was the ultimate entertainer. Now, he just looks lost. Let’s hope he can get it back.” There are currently 803 players listed to clubs across the competition, according to the AFLPA.