Barry Stoneham was born on 9 February 1968 and is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club between 1986 and 2000.
10 Facts About Barry Stoneham
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Barry Stoneham developed into one of the top flight centre half forwards in the game.
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Barry Stoneham was a strong overhead mark and reliable kick on both sides of his body, Barry Stoneham knew how to play his position and was considered by many as the hardest on the field.
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Barry Stoneham played at centre-half forward, in the ruck and sometimes at centre-half back.
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Barry Stoneham was arguably at the peak of his powers from 1989 to 1992 as a mobile centre-half forward and relief ruckman, playing several State games in this period, winning the Geelong best and fairest in 1990 and All-Australian selection in 1992.
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Barry Stoneham had a rivalry with West Coast Eagles All-Australian centre half-back Glen Jakovich- Along with Carey's rivalry with Jakovich this rivalry was highly anticipated when West Coast met Geelong.
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Barry Stoneham made his comeback in round 1,1996 and gradually improved his form.
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Barry Stoneham was never the same after his leg injury, although his performances were of a sound standard and his leadership on the ground was well respected.
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Barry Stoneham called it a day after Geelong's narrow loss to Hawthorn at the Docklands in the 2000 Elimination Final, the first finals match played at the Docklands.
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Barry Stoneham has again joined forces with Brownless to form the Brownless Barry Stoneham Club in 2012, a club that will hold functions for Geelong supporters.