Paul Barnard
Essendon and Hawthorn
AFL career
151 games79 goals
- Debut
- R2 1994 v MEL2 Apr 1994
- Most recent
- SF 2003 v PAD13 Sept 2003
Stats
2003 | ESS | 11 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 10.6 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 42 |
2002 | ESS | 24 | 8.0 | 4.3 | 12.3 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 57 |
2001 | ESS | 24 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 15.2 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 70 |
2000 | ESS | 22 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 13.0 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 51 |
1999 | ESS | 22 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 12.9 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 45 |
1998 | ESS | 17 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 11.8 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 46 |
1997 | ESS | 5 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 33 |
1996 | ESS | 15 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 13.3 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 49 |
1995 | HAW | 8 | 11.5 | 5.4 | 16.9 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 60 |
1994 | HAW | 3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 4.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 19 |
Bio
Recruited from East Perth, Paul Barnard began his AFL career with Hawthorn after being selected in the 1993 National Draft. However, he struggled to cement a regular spot in the Hawks' senior lineup, managing just 11 games over two seasons. His career trajectory changed dramatically when he became the centrepiece of one of the 1990s' most high-profile trades, moving to Essendon in exchange for disgruntled star ruckman Paul Salmon. While the football public initially viewed the deal as a significant win for Hawthorn, Bombers coach Kevin Sheedy had identified specific traits in Barnard that would eventually become crucial to the club's success.
Barnard established himself at Windy Hill not through silken skills, but through uncompromising aggression and versatility. A tough utility capable of playing as a defensive forward or a pinch-hitting midfielder, he provided the physical edge required in a team laden with polished stars. His finest hour arrived on the biggest stage during the 2000 Grand Final against Melbourne; Barnard produced a career-best performance, gathering crucial possessions and booting four goals in a dominant display that justified the Salmon trade years prior. He retired at the end of 2003 as a premiership player and a cult figure among the Essendon faithful.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Feb 1973 (age 53y 250d)
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 93 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2000
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from East Perth, Paul Barnard began his AFL career with Hawthorn after being selected in the 1993 National Draft. However, he struggled to cement a regular spot in the Hawks' senior lineup, managing just 11 games over two seasons. His career trajectory changed dramatically when he became the centrepiece of one of the 1990s' most high-profile trades, moving to Essendon in exchange for disgruntled star ruckman Paul Salmon. While the football public initially viewed the deal as a significant win for Hawthorn, Bombers coach Kevin Sheedy had identified specific traits in Barnard that would eventually become crucial to the club's success.
Barnard established himself at Windy Hill not through silken skills, but through uncompromising aggression and versatility. A tough utility capable of playing as a defensive forward or a pinch-hitting midfielder, he provided the physical edge required in a team laden with polished stars. His finest hour arrived on the biggest stage during the 2000 Grand Final against Melbourne; Barnard produced a career-best performance, gathering crucial possessions and booting four goals in a dominant display that justified the Salmon trade years prior. He retired at the end of 2003 as a premiership player and a cult figure among the Essendon faithful.