Australian Football

Recruited by Carlton from Casterton, Barry Gill was somewhat less of a household name than many of his Blues teammates, but was nevertheless an important contributor to two premierships. Combining pace and toughness with a knack for getting the ball onto his boot both quickly and effectively, he was the archetypal no frills defender who seldom gave his opponent any latitude. He was on a half back flank when Carlton outlasted Essendon by three points in the 1968 Grand Final, and in his more accustomed position of back pocket two years later in the famous come from behind victory over Collingwood (reviewed here). He also played in the losing Grand Final of 1969 against Richmond. 

Barry Gill's senior VFL career comprised 132 games between 1964 and 1972. Gill spent the 1973 and 1974 seasons as captain-coach of VFA first division club Williamstown.

Author - John Devaney