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West Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Max Gawn praises 2019 Liam Ryan hanger as ‘one of the marks of the century' after serving as stepladder
Max Gawn rates Liam Ryan's 2019 screamer on top of his shoulders as 'one of the marks of the century' as the Eagles high-flyer eyes a slice of history at season's end. Gawn was a guest on Seven's The Front Bar on Wednesday night, where he rated Ryan's grab as the best to be taken on his back in a field that includes Western Bulldogs goalsneak Cody Weightman and Port Adelaide spearhead Mitch Georgiades. The Melbourne skipper said he was at peace with playing a part in helping Ryan secure the 2019 Mark of the Year. 'The Liam Ryan one I actually think is right up there as one of the marks of the century, and I was involved in it,' he said. 'I'm pretty happy with that.' Gawn wasn't done there in showing some love for West Coast players ahead of the Demons' clash with the Eagles next weekend, rating former ruck rival Dean Cox as the best player he'd ever seen. Ryan provided another Optus Stadium moment of magic last week in an act that could see him complete a rare double come end-of-season awards time. The 28-year-old produced a superb snap from deep in the pocket against Richmond - and got a friendly goalsquare bounce - to submit a Goal of the Year contender. If successful, Ryan would become just the second player this century to have snared both the Mark of the Year and Goal of the Year nods during their career. Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd is currently the only man in that category, having won Goal of the Year for a crafty goalsquare back-heel in 2007 before earning top grab honours with a pack mark against Melbourne the following season.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘One of the marks of the century': Gawn revisits Ryan hanger
Max Gawn rates Liam Ryan's 2019 screamer on top of his shoulders as 'one of the marks of the century' as the Eagles high-flyer eyes a slice of history at season's end. Gawn was a guest on Seven's The Front Bar on Wednesday night, where he rated Ryan's grab as the best to be taken on his back in a field that includes Western Bulldogs goalsneak Cody Weightman and Port Adelaide spearhead Mitch Georgiades. The Melbourne skipper said he was at peace with playing a part in helping Ryan secure the 2019 Mark of the Year. 'The Liam Ryan one I actually think is right up there as one of the marks of the century, and I was involved in it,' he said. 'I'm pretty happy with that.' Gawn wasn't done there in showing some love for West Coast players ahead of the Demons' clash with the Eagles next weekend, rating former ruck rival Dean Cox as the best player he'd ever seen. Ryan provided another Optus Stadium moment of magic last week in an act that could see him complete a rare double come end-of-season awards time. The 28-year-old produced a superb snap from deep in the pocket against Richmond - and got a friendly goalsquare bounce - to submit a Goal of the Year contender. If successful, Ryan would become just the second player this century to have snared both the Mark of the Year and Goal of the Year nods during their career. Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd is currently the only man in that category, having won Goal of the Year for a crafty goalsquare back-heel in 2007 before earning top grab honours with a pack mark against Melbourne the following season.
Perth Now
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
WATCH: Has Ryan snared Goal of the Year with this effort?
Liam Ryan produces a Goal of the Year contender with his superb effort against Richmond. Liam Ryan won the 2019 Mark of the Year with his heroics at the western end of Optus Stadium. Six years later, he's a chance to snare Goal of the Year honours after a superb effort at the venue's eastern end. Ryan looked to spark West Coast as the bottom-placed side attempted to reel in a half-time deficit against Richmond, producing some magic in the early stages of the third term to delight the home crowd. Running onto a pass in the forward pocket that had been overcooked by Bailey Williams, Ryan grabbed the ball and flung a boot to it in the nick of time before crossing the boundary - and under severe pressure from Ben Miller The snap bounced cruelly for Tigers defender Tylar Young, sailing over his head and through the major opening on the most acute angle. WATCH THE GOAL IN THE PLAYER ABOVE Ryan and teammates celebrate. Credit: Paul Kane / Getty Images Ryan celebrated with his arms in the air while lying on his back, before turning to the crowd in Optus Stadium's south-east corner to implore them to join in. Having won the Mark of the Year prize for a hanger on Max Gawn's shoulders, Ryan can become the first-ever Eagle to win the Mark-Goal double at any point in their career. Harley Reid snared last season's Goal of the Year prize for a fine running effort against Melbourne.
West Australian
19-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Liam Ryan: West Coast Eagles forward produces Goal of the Year contender against Richmond
Liam Ryan won the 2019 Mark of the Year with his heroics at the western end of Optus Stadium. Six years later, he's a chance to snare Goal of the Year honours after a superb effort at the venue's eastern end. Ryan looked to spark West Coast as the bottom-placed side attempted to reel in a half-time deficit against Richmond, producing some magic in the early stages of the third term to delight the home crowd. Running onto a pass in the forward pocket that had been overcooked by Bailey Williams, Ryan grabbed the ball and flung a boot to it in the nick of time before crossing the boundary - and under severe pressure from Ben Miller. The snap bounced cruelly for Tigers defender Tylar Young, sailing over his head and through the major opening on the most acute angle. WATCH THE GOAL IN THE PLAYER ABOVE Ryan celebrated with his arms in the air while lying on his back, before turning to the crowd in Optus Stadium's south-east corner to implore them to join in. Having won the Mark of the Year prize for a hanger on Max Gawn's shoulders, Ryan can become the first-ever Eagle to win the Mark-Goal double at any point in their career. Harley Reid snared last season's Goal of the Year prize for a fine running effort against Melbourne.
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
AIR JORDAN! Clark mark earns award nomination
Fremantle defender Jordan Clark has put himself firmly in the running for All-Australian honours in 2025, but he could be in for a chance at another coveted award. Clark's high-flying antics in the club's disappointing loss to Sydney have earned the rebounding defender a Mark of the Round nomination. During the first quarter of the clash against the Swans at the SCG, Clark lined up Sydney forward Braeden Campbell as a high-ball came out of defence. With a three-step run-up, Clark launched himself up and onto Campbell before completing the mark in front of his face and landing like a cat. It was one of just two marks on an unusually quiet day for Clark, who has been one of the Dockers' most influential players off half back. The defender is averaging a career-high 24 disposals and is rated as elite for tackling, laying at least three per game. Clark is also averaging a staggering 479 metres gained per match, more than 100 metres extra than his career average. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. West Aussie Kysaiah Pickett's effort for Melbourne against Adelaide is also impressive, the small forward coming from the back of the back to take a mark on the top of Crows big man Rory O'Brien. St Kilda young gun Alixander Tauru rounds out the nominations for round 17, running back with the flight and splitting a pack to take the grab above his head, living up to his 'Flying Viking' nickname. The mark that gains the most fan votes will then be in the running for the end-of-season Mark of the Year award.
