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Encyclopedia > Barry Davis

Barry Davis (born September 15, 1943) is a former Australian rules footballer. September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ... The Big Men Fly - high marking is a key skill and spectator attribute of Aussie Rules Precise field and goal kicking using the oval shaped ball is the most important skill in Aussie Rules Footy Australian rules football, also known as Australian football, Aussie rules, or simply football or footy...

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Essendon career

Recruited from Essendon High School and making his debut with Essendon Football Club in the VFL in 1961, Davis played off the half-back line and was quite a prolific player. He went on to play 218 games and kick 65 goals for the club, winning the Bombers' best and fairest award 3 times - in 1968, 1969 and 1971. He captained the side in 1970 and 1971, also winning premierships in 1962 and 1965. He was named in Essendon's official 'Team of the Twentieth Century'. Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club that is part of the Australian Football League. ... The Australian Football League (AFL) is the Australian national competition in the sport of Australian rules football. ... In the sport of Australian rules football, each of the eighteen players in a team are assigned to a particular named position on the field of play. ... The W.S. Crichton Medal is the name given to Best and Fairest award for Australian rules football team the Essendon Football Club. ... AFL Logo This page is a chronological listing of Australian Football League premiers. ...


North Melbourne career

Moving to North in 1973 under the VFL's "10-year rule", Davis went on to captain the Roos' first ever premiership side in 1975, his final VFL season. He had played 71 games and kicked 54 goals for North before retiring. He was also named in North Melbourne's team of the century. The North Melbourne Football Club, trading as the Kangaroos, and informally known as the Shinboners or the Kangaroos Football Club plays Australian rules football in the Australian Football League. ...


Coaching career

Davis coached his original club, Essendon, from 1978-1980, with a 30 win, 36 losses and 1 draw record. He resigned and made way for Kevin Sheedy, who still coaches the club today. For the association footballer who played for Everton and Ireland, see Kevin Sheedy. ...


External links

  • Bio at FullPointsFooty
Preceded by:
Bill Stephen		 Essendon Football Club coach
1978-1980		 Succeeded by:
Kevin Sheedy

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