Son Barry

This is the player profile for Edward Barry (a.k.a. Son Barry), born in Melbourne, Victoria in 1877. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Essendon (1897, 1901).

Player Details

Name: Edward Barry
Alias: Son Barry
DOB: 08/03/1877
POB: Melbourne, Victoria
DOD: 31/12/1959
POD: Melbourne, Victoria
Height: 171cm

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1897-1905) - 131 matches, 24 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1897-1905)
      • 131 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • 1897, 1901 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1897 VFL Season Essendon 17 5 R01-14, RF1-3
1898 VFL Season Essendon 12 3 R01-02, R05-06, R08, R12-14, RF1-3, GF
1899 VFL Season Essendon 16 2 R01-03, R05-14, RF1-3
1900 VFL Season Essendon 17 3 R02-14, RF1-3, PF
1901 VFL Season Essendon 16 2 R01-03, R06-09, R11-14, S01-03, SF, GF
1902 VFL Season Essendon 15 0 R01-02, R05-13, S01-03, SF
1903 VFL Season Essendon 12 3 R04-07, R09-14, S01, S03
1904 VFL Season Essendon 16 2 R01-05, R07-11, R13-14, S01-03, SF
1905 VFL Season Essendon 10 4 R08-14, S01-02, SF