Barry Padley (born 22 October 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Barry Padley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Barry G. Padley | ||
| Date of birth | 22 October 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Albert Park, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Reservoir-Lakeside | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1968–1978 | Fitzroy | 159 (94) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1978. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Padley was a utility, recruited from Diamond Valley Football League side Reservoir-Lakeside.[1]
In his first season, he was badly injured in a game against St Kilda, puncturing a lung and breaking four ribs.[2]
Padley kicked 24 goals in the 1971 VFL season, a career high.[3]
He was a member of Fitzroy's 1978 night premiership team.
Padley coached Heidelberg in 1981 and 1982, winning their best and fairest award in the first of those years.
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ Donald, Chris (2002). Fitzroy: For The Love Of The Jumper. Pan Macmillan Australia. ISBN 978-1-877029-18-9.
- ^ AFL Tables: Barry Padley