Hawthorn Ryan was the twelfth player picked in the
2023 mid-season draft, having made an impression playing for
Northern Bullants in the
Victorian Football League. By being drafted he lined up with
Box Hill Hawks. He received a six-month contract with the Hawks. He had to serve a suspension whilst he was with the Bullants. A series of strong performances for Box Hill saw him made his debut in round 20, 2023 against at
Docklands Stadium. He kicked a goal on debut. In his second game against ladder leaders , he kicked 3 goals. In September 2023 he signed a contract extension for season 2024, but was ultimately traded to on the final day of trade period.
Brisbane Ryan played one match over two seasons for the Lions, both seasons which were premiership seasons for the club, before being delisted at the end of the
2025 AFL season. ==Family==