Ron Barry
South Melbourne
AFL career
54 games6 goals
- Debut
- R4 1946 v MEL11 May 1946
- Most recent
- R18 1950 v CAR26 Aug 1950
Stats
Bio
A local recruit born in Albert Park, Ron Barry arrived at South Melbourne in the wake of World War II, having served as a private in the Australian Army before making his VFL debut in 1946. Standing 185cm, a height well-suited to key positions in that era, he established himself as a stout defender for the Bloods. Barry’s career coincided with a difficult transitional period for the club, requiring him to shoulder significant pressure in a backline that was frequently under siege as the team slipped down the ladder. He remained a consistent contributor in the defensive 50 for five seasons, tallying over a half-century of games before concluding his senior career at the end of 1950.
Profile
- Born
- 27 Oct 1923
- Died
- 05 July 1978 (aged 54y 251d)
- Birthplace
- Albert Park, VIC
- Deathplace
- Dandenong South, VIC
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA local recruit born in Albert Park, Ron Barry arrived at South Melbourne in the wake of World War II, having served as a private in the Australian Army before making his VFL debut in 1946. Standing 185cm, a height well-suited to key positions in that era, he established himself as a stout defender for the Bloods. Barry’s career coincided with a difficult transitional period for the club, requiring him to shoulder significant pressure in a backline that was frequently under siege as the team slipped down the ladder. He remained a consistent contributor in the defensive 50 for five seasons, tallying over a half-century of games before concluding his senior career at the end of 1950.