Ryan Griffen

January 4, 2024
Australian Rules Footballer

Quick Facts

Ryan Griffen
Full Name Ryan Griffen
Occupation Australian Rules Footballer
Date Of Birth Jul 27, 1986(1986-07-27)
Age 38
Birthplace Goolwa
Country Australia
Birth City South Australia
Horoscope Cancer

Ryan Griffen Biography

Name Ryan Griffen
Birthday Jul 27
Birth Year 1986
Place Of Birth Goolwa
Home Town South Australia
Birth Country Australia
Birth Sign Cancer

Ryan Griffen is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on July 27, 1986 in Goolwa, South Australia, Australia. Australian rules footballer, who made his debut in the AFL in 2005 with the Western Bulldogs. He was also named to the All Australia team in 2013.

In 2010, he won his first Charles Sutton Medal, named after Bulldogs legend He won his first Charles Sutton Medal in 2010, an award named after Bulldogs legend Charlie Sutton..

Touted among the best players on offer in the 2004 AFL draft, the Western Bulldogs selected Griffen third overall as a priority pick. He had represented South Australia in the 2004 AFL Under 18 Championships and played senior football for SANFL club South Adelaide in his draft year.

Griffen was born in Goolwa, a South Australian port town near the mouth of the Murray River and began his football career with South Adelaide. The Western Bulldogs chose Griffen in the 2004 AFL national draft at number 3 as a priority pick. He managed 17 games in his debut season and came second in the AFL Rising Star Medal count.

He was raised in Goolwa (South Australia) with his family.

Ryan Griffen Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Australian Rules Footballer
House Living in own house.

Ryan Griffen is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ryan Griffen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a player for South Adelaide Football Club during the SANFL.

His explosive run-and carry, long-kicking and defensive skills made him a household name.

Ryan Leigh Griffen (born 27 July 1986) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs and the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ryan Griffen height Not available right now. Ryan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ryan Griffen Dating?

According to our records, Ryan Griffen is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ryan Griffen’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Ryan Griffen. You may help us to build the dating records for Ryan Griffen!

Griffen was one of the players who spoke out regarding Jason Akermanis’ controversial sacking midway through 2010 season. In the Round 14 match against Hawthorn, Griffen failed to make an effort to take a mark against Xavier Ellis 30 metres out late in the final quarter as the Hawks came from behind to win by 3 points, and he was widely criticized. Griffen made up for his mistake the following week when he was named among the Bulldogs’ best in a 68-point thrashing of Carlton. On the eve of the finals, Griffen was shifted from his customary position on the wing into the midfield to replace injured teammate Adam Cooney. Although the Bulldogs were again bundled out in the Preliminary Final, Griffen was one of the stand-outs, averaging 28 possessions across the three games. At the end of the season he was proclaimed the winner of the 2010 Charlie Sutton Medal.

Facts & Trivia

Ryan Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Ryan Griffen celebrates birthday on July 27 of every year.

After another stellar season in 2012, Ryan Griffen amassed a club-record 47 possessions – 22 of which were contested in the round 21 match against the Sydney Swans. The record eclipsed the previous best of 46 set by Simon Atkins. Griffen picked up 16 touches in the first quarter. His previous best was 37 possessions.

What happened Ryan Griffen?

In round 3, 2017 Griffen suffered a syndesmosis of the left ankle , which left him unable to play for the rest of the home and away season.

Is Ryan Griffin a country singer?

Florida-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a crossover country, rock, and R &B sound.

What team is Ryan Griffin on?

No. 4 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2013–2014) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015–present)
Roster status:| Active
Career highlights and awards

How long has Ryan Griffin been in the NFL?

No. 84 – Chicago Bears
College:| Connecticut
NFL Draft:| 2013 / Round: 6 / Pick: 201
Career history
Houston Texans (2013–2018) New York Jets (2019–2021) Chicago Bears (2022–present)

Why did Ryan Griffen leave Bulldogs?

Ryan Griffen was unhappy in his final year with the Western Bulldogs. He had lost the enjoyment of “all parts” of playing football. The captaincy he had reluctantly accepted for 2014 was an unwelcome burden, and when he went home, he couldn’t stop thinking about “certain stuff”.

More Australian Rules Footballers

Related Posts