Jordan Ridley is part of an Essendon backline which is coping okay with the switching of Cale Hooker to a permanent forward position, with James Stewart and Jayden Laverde going back and a few kids rounding out the tall defender stocks. Ridley's best game is similar to Nick Haynes or Tom Stewart where he can zone off from smalls to intercept rather than having to play back shoulder on a tall, and the Bombers selections have reflected that for the most part this year despite some injuries. His disposal rates have ticked up by four this year, adding upside to his premium stocks.
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