Bill Ryan nicknamed "Bricky" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.
He played for Western Suburbs and St. George in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.
In the aftermath of the result, Souths exercised their right to challenge as the rules at the time allowed the minor premiers to ask for a rematch.
In the grand final replay, Ryan played at second-row as Wests were defeated 19-12 at the Sydney Sports Ground.
Ryan then left Western Suburbs and returned the country competitions playing for Temora, Leeton and Cootamundra.