Ryder was in some doubt after fracturing a cheekbone in Port\u2019s JLT clash against North Melbourne last weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201c[Ryder] had surgery on Sunday and I got told from a very good source they\u2019re not even planning for him not to play,\u201d Tredders told the FIVEAA sports show.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
He also said Ryder and new recruit Scott Lycett gave the club a genuine \u201cpoint of difference\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Ryder and Lycett they move like Matty Primus,\u201d Tredrea said. \u201cIt took me back 15 years to when Matty was at his best. He\u2019d chase down midfielders and put pressure on and put that big arm and sling them and the whole lot — and that\u2019s what Lycett and Ryder have given Port Adelaide, which I think is a point of difference.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t think of any other AFL clubs off the top of my head who have two genuine ruckmen who can play like a genuine forward, not just lob them there as a big bloke. They move and lead and defensive pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n