Leo Barry
Sydney
AFL career
237 games56 goals
- Debut
- R22 1995 v COL3 Sept 1995
- Most recent
- R22 2009 v BRL29 Aug 2009
Stats
2009 | SYD | 3 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 14.3 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 52 | 61 |
2008 | SYD | 20 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 15.2 | 6.3 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 60 | 70 |
2007 | SYD | 18 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 15.3 | 6.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 65 | 82 |
2006 | SYD | 25 | 9.0 | 5.9 | 14.8 | 6.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 63 | - |
2005 | SYD | 26 | 8.2 | 4.9 | 13.1 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 54 | - |
2004 | SYD | 23 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 12.5 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 49 | - |
2003 | SYD | 24 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 13.9 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 59 | - |
2002 | SYD | 13 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 12.6 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 48 | - |
2001 | SYD | 19 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 12.4 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 51 | - |
2000 | SYD | 17 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 11.1 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 48 | - |
1999 | SYD | 17 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 13.1 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 55 | - |
1998 | SYD | 16 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 36 | - |
1997 | SYD | 10 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 10.6 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 49 | - |
1996 | SYD | 5 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 24 | - |
1995 | SYD | 1 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 40 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Deniliquin in the Riverina as a zone selection, Leo Barry arrived at the Sydney Swans as a raw talent capable of playing at either end of the ground. While he initially displayed potential as a high-flying forward earning the moniker "Leaping Leo," his career truly flourished after shifting to the backline under coach Paul Roos. Re-invented as an undersized key defender, Barry utilised his exceptional vertical leap and deceptive strength to spoil taller opponents and intercept possessions, becoming the linchpin of the Swans' disciplined defensive unit during the mid-2000s.
Barry's legacy is irrevocably tied to the final moments of the 2005 Grand Final, where his courageous pack mark in the dying seconds secured the Swans' first premiership in 72 years. Beyond that iconic moment, he was a highly consistent performer who earned dual All-Australian selection and served as club co-captain from 2005 to 2008. He retired in 2009 as a Life Member of the club, widely respected for his transformation from an inconsistent utility into one of the era's most reliable defenders.
Profile
- Born
- 19 May 1977 (age 49y 155d)
- Birthplace
- Deniliquin, NSW
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2005
- All-Australian(2×) 2004, 2005
- South Melbourne/Sydney captain(4×) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Sydney B&F
- 3rd
- 2004
- Top 10
- 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Deniliquin in the Riverina as a zone selection, Leo Barry arrived at the Sydney Swans as a raw talent capable of playing at either end of the ground. While he initially displayed potential as a high-flying forward earning the moniker "Leaping Leo," his career truly flourished after shifting to the backline under coach Paul Roos. Re-invented as an undersized key defender, Barry utilised his exceptional vertical leap and deceptive strength to spoil taller opponents and intercept possessions, becoming the linchpin of the Swans' disciplined defensive unit during the mid-2000s.
Barry's legacy is irrevocably tied to the final moments of the 2005 Grand Final, where his courageous pack mark in the dying seconds secured the Swans' first premiership in 72 years. Beyond that iconic moment, he was a highly consistent performer who earned dual All-Australian selection and served as club co-captain from 2005 to 2008. He retired in 2009 as a Life Member of the club, widely respected for his transformation from an inconsistent utility into one of the era's most reliable defenders.