Ryder, Monfries: ‘It’s a massive relief’

Port Adelaide pair Paddy Ryder and Angus Monfries have told of their relief at exoneration in the AFL supplement saga while crediting crucial family support through the ordeal

Ryder, 27, and Monfries, 28, were among 34 past and present Bombers cleared by the AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal of using banned peptide Thymosin Beta-4 while playing for Essendon in 2012.

Having been cleared of any breaches small forward Monfries and ruckman Ryder are eligible for selection in Port Adelaide's season opener against Fremantle in Perth on Sunday.

"It's a massive relief to come in here today and get the news that we all wanted," said Ryder.

"I'm just looking forward now to getting back out there and playing football."

Versatile, 170-game star Ryder - considered the missing 194cm ingredient in Port's flag mix - will become the 154th player to don the teal and black jumper against the Dockers.

"After getting the decision I walked past most of the boys downstairs and they were all shaking my hand … we've done the hard yards this pre-season with the boys and I just want to get out there and show them what I can bring to the team and just have fun," Ryder said.

"I am really looking forward to that."

Ryder recognised the efforts of his family through a three year controversy where his credibility was questioned by association with the Bomber supplement scandal.

"My wife Jessica has been amazing, she is the one who sees me when I am down. My family in WA have also been on the phone to re-assure me I haven't done anything wrong," said Ryder.

Monfries was glad the gloom and uncertainty had finally lifted in a protracted process some likened to a witch-hunt.

"It's been a long process over a number of years and to have the result that it was today, it's just a great feeling to know we're be able to play this weekend and get on with life," 191-game veteran Monfries told portadelaidefc.com.au.

"Over the whole summer you try to concentrate as much as you can and try to put that (the tribunal) in the back of your mind."

"It will be great to play footy this weekend and to have Paddy across and for him to play his first game as well.

"I'm really just looking forward to playing footy again and pulling that guernsey on."

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