Port Adelaide confirms ruckman Paddy Ryder was involved in an incident with his younger brother and cousin outside an Adelaide nightclub in Hindley Street this morning.

Following the incident Ryder was charged with an assault and hindering police.

He was released on bail by the police to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on November 15.

Ryder met with club officials this morning to express his disappointment and regret for involving himself in an incident which primarily concerned his brother.

Given this is a police matter, Ryder and the club will not be making any further comment until after the court hearing.