Barry Evans (footballer, born 1963)

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Barry Evans
Personal information
Date of birth (1963-10-10) 10 October 1963 (age 57)
Original team(s) Reservoir Colts
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 77 kg (170 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1981 Collingwood 2 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Barry Evans (born 10 October 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Evans, a rover, came to Collingwood from Reservoir Colts and was just 17 when he was picked to make his first VFL debut in the seventh round of the 1981 season, having appeared in only three reserves games. [1] [2] [3] Playing against South Melbourne, the debutant had 18 disposals and kicked two goals, as Collingwood won by 65 points. [3] He also played against Essendon, at Waverley Park the following week. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   9781920910785.
  2. ↑ The Age , "Collingwood picks teenager", 8 May 1981, p. 34
  3. 1 2 3 "Barry Evans". AFL Tables.
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