SANFL mourns the passing of Barrie Robran MBE

SANFL and the South Australian Football Commission are deeply saddened by the passing of South Australian Football Hall of Fame Member Barrie Robran MBE.

Chairman of the SA Football Commission Rob Kerin today paid tribute to Barrie, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to grace the field in South Australia.

“Barrie was a champion of our game and has left an indelible mark on football in South Australia through his on-field brilliance,” Mr Kerin said.

“A true Legend in South Australian footy, and a true gentleman, Barrie was highly respected by everyone who came to know him, as well as the broader football community who had the opportunity to see him play.”

An inaugural member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and first South Australian to be honoured with “Legend” status in 2001, Barrie played 201 games for North Adelaide and kicked 194 goals between 1967 and 1980.

Honoured with a statue outside of the South Gate at Adelaide Oval, Barrie won three Magarey Medals, seven consecutive best-and-fairests and two premierships during his stunning career with the Roosters.

Earning Player Life Membership with SANFL in 1976, Barrie was also a Player Life Member with North Adelaide whilst also being honoured in the club’s Team of the Century and Hall of Fame.

He also proudly represented South Australia on 17 occasions, including as captain in 1974.

SANFL and the SA Football Commission express their deepest sympathies to Taimi, Matthew, Jonathon and their extended families while honouring Barrie’s outstanding contribution to the game in South Australia.