Barry Kimberley
Australian rules footballer
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Barry Robert Kimberley (born 24 May 1957)[3] is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club and the Perth Football Club.
| Barry Kimberley | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Born |
24 May 1957 Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1979–1982 | Perth | 76[1] | |
| 1983–1986 | Swan Districts | 83[2] | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Originally recruited by the Demons in 1978 Kimberley worked his way through the reserves and played his first senior game in 1979. A hard working rover, Kimberley was capable a massing possessions during a game and using the ball wisely once it was won.
He remained with Perth for four seasons before joining the current premiers, Swan Districts, in 1983. Kimberley soon became a vital part with the Swans and played in the 1983 Grand Final mostly in the forward pocket.
In 1984 Kimberley had a stellar season and played that year's Grand Final as a rover where he dominated and racked up a huge number of possessions. Kimberley was awarded the 1984 Simpson Medal for his efforts.
Kimberley played on until the end of the 1986 season before retiring.
