Ryder joined the Power via a trade from Essendon, in exchange for Port Adelaide’s first and second round draft picks – numbers 17 and 37.
This is what the players had to say:
Very well played @PAFC. Welcome @patrick_ryder I think you'll fit in just nicely.
— Kane Cornes (@kanecornes) October 16, 2014
Welcome Paddy Ryder to the #hugeresult
— Jackson Trengove12 (@Jacksontrengove) October 16, 2014
Can't wait to play with my good mate @patrick_ryder again!!
— Angus Monfries (@AngusMonfries) October 16, 2014
Looking forward to having @patrick_ryder helps us take the next step next year and beyond. #pafc #weareportadelaide
— Jay Schulz (@Jschulz28) October 16, 2014
Who do u boys wanna line up on at training? @Jacksontrengove @jackhombsch36 # # #
— Alipate Carlile27 (@AlipateCarlile) October 16, 2014
@AlipateCarlile @Jacksontrengove you can @patrick_ryder mate!! To quick for me
— Jack Hombsch (@jackhombsch36) October 16, 2014
What a way to end the week with @patrick_ryder coming across! Also to train under @voss03 is going to be something special! #bringon2015
— Andrew Moore (@MOORE_26) October 16, 2014
And Chairman David Koch also welcomed Ryder to Alberton.
Welcome @patrick_ryder to the @PAFC. Good luck to you and Jess for the weekend... Hope it's a wonderful day.
— david koch (@kochie_online) October 16, 2014