Ryley started playing at 12 years old, with his first taste of competition coming in 2002. In 2003, Ryley made his international debut against Japan and a year later became the youngest ever Paralympian in wheelchair rugby aged 15.
In his first year in the Telstra National Wheelchair Rugby League, he was recognised as the best 2.5 player in Australia, Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Ryley has also been recognised as the Most Valued Player (MVP) for the past five seasons.
2010 shaped up to be another big year for the“Batt Man” who claimed the MVP award as the Australian Steelers finished second at the 2010 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships.
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