The Courier Mail logo The Courier Mail 3 months ago

Swan Leo Barry to retire

Barry, 32, played his first senior match of an injury-plagued season last weekend in the Swans' narrow loss to Geelong. VETERAN Sydney Swans defender Leo Barry is expected announce his AFL retirement at a media conference this afternoon. Full Article at The Courier Mail

Related Topics:

  1. Greg Inglis
  2. Paul Roos (footballer)
  3. Alex Jesaulenko (footballer)

Related Articles

  1. The Australian logo
    Leo Barry to join Swans in retirement
    3 months ago

    SYDNEY Swans 2005 grand final hero Leo Barry is expected to announce his retirement from football today. The 235 match veteran defender played his first senior game last Saturday night after injuries kept him out of the side for the first 19 rounds. Full Article at The Australian

  2. The Daily Telegraph logo
    Leo Barry expected to retire
    3 months ago

    Calling it quits ... Leo Barry - pictured at Swans training with Lewis Johnson (right) - is to announce his retirement. Full Article at The Daily Telegraph

  3. The Age logo
    Swans' Leo Barry set to retire
    3 months ago

    Veteran Sydney defender Leo Barry is expected to make an announcement on his AFL retirement at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Full Article at The Age

  4. Herald Sun logo
    Barry to reveal plans
    3 months ago

    VETERAN Sydney defender Leo Barry is expected to make an announcement on his retirement at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Barry, 32, played his first senior match of an injury-plagued season last weekend in the Swans' narrow loss to Geelong. Full Article at Herald Sun

View all Related Articles »

Related Quotes

  1. I'm really confident that the group of players can really improve next year ... We have lost Hally and Mick and myself but I think what happened at that particular stage you find the younger guys really do step up through opportunity.
    – Barry Hall SOURCE: Sportal Australia 3 months ago
  2. Leo and I arrived at the club together in 1995 and have enjoyed an incredibly close relationship over the past 15 years ... He is truly one of the great gentlemen and family men of the game.
    – Paul Roos (footballer) SOURCE: Sportal Australia 3 months ago
  3. After much consideration and a frustrating year so far, I have decided to retire at the end of the 2009 season ... I have obviously struggled with fitness and that has made it an easier decision to end my football career.
    – Leo Barry SOURCE: Sportal Australia 3 months ago
  4. If we had played good footy like we have the whole year, we'd be in a lot better position and right up there
    – Jude Bolton SOURCE: The Daily Telegraph 3 months ago
View all Related Quotes »
(What's this?)
  1. Are you a Publisher?

    We built Daylife.com using our SmartMedia Services platform, which can give you thousands of content-rich, advertiser-friendly pages (like this one) on any topic and with full editorial control. Learn More »

    Our Customers
    prev
    next
  2. Our Products
    Daylife Select

    A point & click tool to create dynamic content portals. Learn More »

  3. Daylife API

    Unlimited smart, customizable content to suit any publisher. Learn More »

  4. Enterprise API

    Use the Daylife Platform to distribute content across your sites. Learn More »

  5. SmartContext

    Weave the web's best content into your own. Learn More »

Browse More Photos

Daylife is the web's largest archive of news photos

  1. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Leo Barry talks to the media as he announces his retirement during a Sydney Swans AFL press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground on August 18, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  2. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Leo Barry watches on during a Sydney Swans AFL training session at the Sydney Cricket Ground on August 11, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  3. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Leo Barry catches the ball during a Sydney Swans AFL training session at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  4. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Singer Robbie Williams poses during a media call ahead of his appearance at tomorrow's ARIA Awards, at the Park Hyatt on November 25, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  5. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun performs on stage during a Mastercard event at the Carriageworks on November 24, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  6. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Singer Mika performs on stage at the Enmore Theatre on November 24, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  7. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Anzac Memorial Scholars, year 12 students Olivia Yeatman (R) and John Drummond lay a wreath on the steps of the ANZAC Memorial during the 75th Anniversary Ceremony on November 24, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  8. A business district in Sydney's northern suburbs is visible behind electricity transmission cables November 24, 2009.
  9. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Tattooed model and PETA supporter Dani Lugosi protests against the wearing of wear with a sign saying 'Ink Not Mink' at Pitt Street Mall on November 24, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Cast of Characters

  1. Jarrad McVeigh
  2. Barry Hall
  3. Paul Roos (footballer)
  4. Craig Bolton
  5. Greg Inglis
  6. Fraser Gehrig