Barry Robert Kimberley (born 24 May 1957) is a former

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er who played in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the

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and the Perth Football Club. Originally recruited by the

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in 1978 Kimberley worked his way through the reserves and played his first senior game in 1979. A hard working

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, Kimberley was capable a massing possessions during a game and using the ball wisely once it was won. He remained with Perth for four seasons before joining the current premiers, Swan Districts, in 1983. Kimberley soon became a vital part with the Swans and played in the 1983 Grand Final mostly in the forward pocket. In 1984 Kimberley had a stellar season and played that year's Grand Final as a

where he dominated and racked up a huge number of possessions. Kimberley was awarded the 1984 Simpson Medal for his efforts. Kimberley played on until the end of the 1986 season before retiring.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kimberley, Barry 1957 births Living people Swan Districts Football Club players Perth Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Perth, Western Australia