Leo Barry
- January 9, 2024
- Australian Rules Footballer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Leo Barry |
| Occupation | Australian Rules Footballer |
| Date Of Birth | May 19, 1977(1977-05-19) |
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Deniliquin |
| Country | Australia |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Leo Barry Biography
| Name | Leo Barry |
| Birthday | May 19 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Place Of Birth | Deniliquin |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Leo Barry is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on May 19, 1977 in Deniliquin, Australia. Leo Barry (born 19 May 1977) is a retired Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League (AFL) with the Sydney Swans.
Barry will be remembered as the player that “caught the cup” for the Swans. Not only did he secure the win for the Swans but his heroics in the backline contributed to the Swans’ victory that culminated in one of his famously spectacular marks in his year 2005 AFL Grand Final between Sydney and West Coast. Following a kick by Dean Cox was sent into the forward line, Barry marked in a large pack in the final minutes of the game to ensure the Swans their long-awaited premiership. The commentator Stephen Quartermain described the mark as:
Barry has been twice in the All-Australian squad, in 2004 , and in 2005.
Leo Barry Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Australian Rules Footballer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Leo Barry is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leo Barry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The origin of his family is Deniliquin, New South Wales, Barry attended St Ignatius College in Riverview before being selected as a zone selection during the 1994 National Draft and making his debut in the final round of the 1995 season, against Collingwood. Over the next couple of seasons, he was a forward line with no consistency trying to find a role in a already solid forward line. He didhowever demonstrate the ability to make amazing leaps and earned him the name “Leaping Leo”.
As of 2001 Swans manager Rodney Eade changed coach Rodney Eade Barry onto the linebacker which is where he excelled. Despite being a little short for a fullback of 184 cm, he has played against taller opponents, making the most of his jumping skills and the way he uses his body. In the majority of games, he plays against opponents who are 10-15 cm taller than he actually is, Barry rarely has multiple goals thrown at him. Barry’s distinctive defensive skill was seen in 2004 when Barry held 196 centimeter St Kilda full forward Fraser Gehrig to just two handballs the entire game (for this feat the player received 3 Brownlow Medal votes).
On 18 August 2009, Barry announced he would retire from football at the end of the current season.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Leo Barry height 6 ft 0 in Leo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Leo Barry Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Leo Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Leo Barry celebrates birthday on May 19 of every year.
Who said Leo Barry star?
As a professional footballer, he played 237 games for the Swans and captained the side from 2006 to 2008. His name is synonymous with the premiership- winning mark in the dying seconds of the 2005 AFL grand final, which led commentator Stephen Quartermain to exclaim: “Leo Barry, you star!”
When did Leo Barry take the mark?
The star defender tucked the footy under his right arm, he walked back and the siren sounded. As the Swans prepare to Live the Moment in an elimination final at the SCG on Saturday afternoon , Barry says taking a mark was the only thing on his mind as he sealed the 2005 flag for Sydney.
Who won 2005 AFL Grand Final?
Sydney Swans
Who won 2006 AFL Grand Final?
West Coast Eagles
Who kicked the ball that Leo Barry famously marked at the end of the 2005
Grand Final?
2005 AFL Grand Final
Attendance| 91,898
Umpires| Scott McLaren (11), Brett Allen (10), Darren Goldspink (32)
Coin toss won by| Sydney
Kicked toward| City End