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A powerful defender capable of both intercept and rebounding roles, Ryan Burton is a versatile player with an elite on-field presence. Signed on until at least the end of 2025, Burton is an important piece in Port Adelaide’s backline and along the wing.

Burton’s key strengths include his strong marking, booming kick and notably, his impressive composure under pressure. He continues to notch up games and hone his craft, emerging as an important piece in Port Adelaide's back half.

He averaged 13.8 kicks and 452 metres gained in 2024 – above average across the league.

AFL Honours

- AFLPA 22under22 team (2017)
- Rising Star runner-up (2017)
- Rising Star nominee (Round 2, 2017)

Ryan Burton

A powerful defender capable of both intercept and rebounding roles, Ryan Burton is a versatile player with an elite on-field presence. Signed on until at least the end of 2025, Burton is an important piece in Port Adelaide’s backline and along the wing.

Burton’s key strengths include his strong marking, booming kick and notably, his impressive composure under pressure. He continues to notch up games and hone his craft, emerging as an important piece in Port Adelaide's back half.

He averaged 13.8 kicks and 452 metres gained in 2024 – above average across the league.

AFL Honours

- AFLPA 22under22 team (2017)
- Rising Star runner-up (2017)
- Rising Star nominee (Round 2, 2017)

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AFLPA 22under22 selection
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2017
Rising Star runner-up
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2017
Rising Star nominee
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Round 2, 2017

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Latest Player Videos

  • 01:40

    Post match interview: Ryan Burton | PTV

    Hear from Ryan Burton after our round24 win over Richmond at the Adelaide Oval.

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  • 00:41

    Burton brings out 60m bomb in Power pearler | PTV

    Ryan Burton kicks a much-needed major for Port from inside the centre square

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  • 01:44

    Post-match interview: Ryan Burton | PTV

    We speak with Ryan Burton following our win against St Kilda.

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  • 00:34

    Is Burton in trouble for this tackle on Elliott? | PTV

    Ryan Burton is penalised for a dangerous tackle on Jamie Elliott

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  • 01:45

    Pirate Life Post Match: Ryan Burton | PTV

    We speak to Ryan Burton after our Round 13 clash against Richmond

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  • 00:56

    Play of the Day: Round 5 | PTV

    Ryan Burton takes the round 5 Play of the Day.

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  • 00:47

    Power duo combine for two in a minute | PTV

    Ryan Burton and Travis Boak kicked goals inside a minute of each other to reduce the margin and give their side some momentum

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  • 02:36

    Highlights: Ryan Burton 100 games | PTV

    See the best of Burto ahead of his 100th game.

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  • 08:08

    Ryan Burton press conference -13 April 2022 | PTV

    Ryan Burton speaks to the media at Alberton Oval

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  • 02:49

    Pirate Life Post Match: Ryan Burton | PTV

    We speak with Ryan Burton after our round 3 clash with Adelaide.

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Latest Player News

  1. Ryan Burton 150 AFL games by the numbers

    All the numbers behind Ryan Burton's AFL career so far.

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  2. Burton: “It’s a proud moment”

    Ahead of his 150th game, defender Ryan Burton has reflected on his career so far and what it means to reach the milestone.

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  3. Burton accepts two-match sanction

    Ryan Burton has plead guilty to rough conduct against Collingwood's Jamie Elliott.

  4. Burton suspended for rough conduct

    Defender Ryan Burton has been handed a two-match ban for his tackle on Collingwood's Jamie Elliott.

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The Port Adelaide Football Club acknowledges the land on which we train and play, are based on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of Australia and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living people today.