Port Adelaide star Paddy Ryder (pictured) has returned to the club after serving his 12 months ban imposed after the Essendon supplements scandal.

Ryder had already moved on from the Bombers before the scandal erupted and saw out the ban  as a Port player.

Ryders absence was keenly felt by the Port side that failed to make the 2016 finals and says he’s very excited about rejoining the club and getting back on the paddock.