Barry Evans (footballer, born 1963) explained

Barry Evans
Birth Date:10 October 1963
Originalteam:Reservoir Colts
Height:175 cm
Weight:77 kg
Statsend:1981
Years1:1981
Club1:Collingwood
Games Goals1:2 (3)

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 9781920910785.
  2. The Age, "Collingwood picks teenager", 8 May 1981, p. 34
  3. Web site: Barry Evans. AFL Tables.