Barry Andrews (born in 1950) is a former professional

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footballer who played for Cronulla-Sutherland and

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in the

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(NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Barry Andrews, a five-eight and prolific goal-kicker, played nine seasons with Cronulla-Sutherland between 1971-1979 and is the fourth highest points scorer for the club. Nicknamed 'Panda', he is currently the 5th highest first grade scorer with 657 points. He was a member of the

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grand final team that drew the 1978 Grand Final against

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, 11 points all. He did not play in the grand final replay due to injury. He finished his career with

in 1980.

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