Barry Norsworthy
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Barry Norsworthy is a former Australian rules football
er who played for Melbourne
in the VFL
during the late 1970s.
Norsworthy, a rover, began his career in the SANFL in 1969 with Central District. He won their 'Best and fairest' award in 1975 and in the same year represented South Australia in interstate matches against Victoria and Tasmania. After another 'Best and fairest' the following season he crossed to Melbourne but had little success. He returned to Central District once his Melbourne stint was over and eventually retired after 158 SANFL games.
Australian rules football
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er who played for Melbourne
Melbourne Football Club
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in the VFL
Australian Football League
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during the late 1970s.
Norsworthy, a rover, began his career in the SANFL in 1969 with Central District. He won their 'Best and fairest' award in 1975 and in the same year represented South Australia in interstate matches against Victoria and Tasmania. After another 'Best and fairest' the following season he crossed to Melbourne but had little success. He returned to Central District once his Melbourne stint was over and eventually retired after 158 SANFL games.