Ryder returns to Port - at midnight

Ruckman Paddy Ryder has marked the end of his AFL ban by returning to Port Adelaide - at midnight.

Ryder was among past and current Essendon players to serve a ban for their role in the Bombers' 2012 supplements program.

The ruckman's suspension ended at midnight and he posted a Twitter photo of himself outside Port's Alberton Oval headquarters at 12.04am Wednesday.