Barry Norsworthy

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Barry Norsworthy
Personal information
Birth October 16, 1951,
Recruited from Central District
Height and weight 173 cm / 72 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1977, Melbourne vs. , at
Team(s) Melbourne (1977-79)
  • 21 games, 18 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1979 season
Career highlights

Barry Norsworthy (born October 16, 1951) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the late 1970s.

Norsworthy, a rover, began his career in the SANFL in 1969 with Central District. He won their 'Best and fairest' award in 1975 and in the same year represented South Australia in interstate matches against Victoria and Tasmania. After another 'Best and fairest' the following season he crossed to Melbourne but had little success. He returned to Central District once his Melbourne stint was over and eventually retired after 158 SANFL games.

[edit] References

  • Full Points Footy profile
  • Holmesby, Russel and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.