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Barrie Robran, SANFL Icon and Hall of Fame Legend, Dies at 77

Tearful scenes at his Adelaide Oval statue signal how deeply he was loved across South Australian football.

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Overview

  • North Adelaide Football Club announced his death on July 16, praising his unparalleled skill, quiet humility and unwavering dedication to the Roosters.
  • He won three Magarey Medals, two SANFL premierships and seven best-and-fairest awards during a 201-game career that made him a standout in South Australian football.
  • Robran chose to remain in the SANFL rather than pursue VFL opportunities, cementing his status as a symbol of state pride and grassroots commitment.
  • He was one of the inaugural inductees into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and was elevated to Legend status in 2001, becoming the first South Australian to receive that honour.
  • Mourners have gathered at his Adelaide Oval statue and his niece left her live FiveAA radio show in tears, illustrating the outpouring of grief across family and fans.