Jaxson Barham
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Jaxson Barham is an Australian rules football
er. He played seven senior games for the Collingwood Football Club
from 2009–2010, before being delisted at the end of the 2010 season.
's father-son rule (son of Ricky Barham
) with the 61st selection in the 2007 National Draft
, Barham is a medium midfielder. He grew up in Barwon Heads
and at 6 years of age moved to the suburb of Kew
in Melbourne, Victoria. Barham attended Ivanhoe Grammar School
, representing the school in football on more than one occasion before moving back to Barwon Heads to complete his Year 11 and 12 VCE studies at Geelong College. He played for Lorne Football Club, where he really started to turn heads for his playing style, which was considered as talented as his father, former Collingwood player, Ricky Barham
. After just a few games for Lorne Football Club he was invited to join the Geelong Falcons
a team competing in the TAC Cup
, and a stepping stone for up and coming AFL players. Jaxson was one of the two over 18 year old players allowed to play for the Geelong Falcons
in the TAC Cup
under 18 division.
He made his AFL debut on the 17th of April 2009 against the Brisbane Lions
at the Gabba. Barham had 28 disposals and a game-high nine tackles, playing on Lions midfield star Luke Power
. For this impressive debut, Barham earned the NAB Rising Star nomination for round 4, 2009. Barham played a further five games in 2009, including the annual Anzac Day clash against Essendon.
Barham managed only one senior game in 2010, a draw in the annual Queen's Birthday Clash
against Melbourne. He was delisted by Collingwood at the end of the 2010 season
.
In 2011, Barham was signed to play for the Geelong Football Club
in the Victorian Football League
(VFL).
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er. He played seven senior games for the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
from 2009–2010, before being delisted at the end of the 2010 season.
Background
Drafted under the Australian Football LeagueAustralian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
's father-son rule (son of Ricky Barham
Ricky Barham
Ricky Barham is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL.Recruited from South Warrnambool, Barham had a successful career early with Collingwood Football Club as a quick wingman. He could find the ball and his skills were sound, but his pace was his main asset...
) with the 61st selection in the 2007 National Draft
2007 AFL Draft
The 2007 AFL Draft consisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season. These were trade week, the National Draft, the Pre-Season Draft and the Rookie Draft.- Trades :...
, Barham is a medium midfielder. He grew up in Barwon Heads
Barwon Heads, Victoria
Barwon Heads is a coastal township on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the west bank of the mouth of the Barwon River below Lake Connewarre, while it is bounded to the west by farmland, golf courses and the ephemeral saline wetland Murtnaghurt...
and at 6 years of age moved to the suburb of Kew
Kew, Victoria
Kew is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara. At the 2006 Census, Kew had a population of 22,516....
in Melbourne, Victoria. Barham attended Ivanhoe Grammar School
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Ivanhoe Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, day school, located in Ivanhoe and Mernda , both located in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....
, representing the school in football on more than one occasion before moving back to Barwon Heads to complete his Year 11 and 12 VCE studies at Geelong College. He played for Lorne Football Club, where he really started to turn heads for his playing style, which was considered as talented as his father, former Collingwood player, Ricky Barham
Ricky Barham
Ricky Barham is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL.Recruited from South Warrnambool, Barham had a successful career early with Collingwood Football Club as a quick wingman. He could find the ball and his skills were sound, but his pace was his main asset...
. After just a few games for Lorne Football Club he was invited to join the Geelong Falcons
Geelong Falcons
The Geelong Falcons are a junior Australian rules football representative club in the TAC Cup competition, Victoria, Australia.The club takes in talented junior players from the Geelong, Colac and Warrnambool regions in order to groom them for AFL selection...
a team competing in the TAC Cup
TAC Cup
The TAC Cup is an under 18 Australian rules football representative competition held in Victoria, Australia. It is based on geographic regions throughout country Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne with each team representing 12 Victorian regions....
, and a stepping stone for up and coming AFL players. Jaxson was one of the two over 18 year old players allowed to play for the Geelong Falcons
Geelong Falcons
The Geelong Falcons are a junior Australian rules football representative club in the TAC Cup competition, Victoria, Australia.The club takes in talented junior players from the Geelong, Colac and Warrnambool regions in order to groom them for AFL selection...
in the TAC Cup
TAC Cup
The TAC Cup is an under 18 Australian rules football representative competition held in Victoria, Australia. It is based on geographic regions throughout country Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne with each team representing 12 Victorian regions....
under 18 division.
Career
Barham had an unfortunate start to his AFL career, cracking a shoulder socket in a practice match in the 2008 pre-season, as well as having his tonsils removed.He made his AFL debut on the 17th of April 2009 against the Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
The Brisbane Lions is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Brisbane, Queensland. The club was formed from the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996...
at the Gabba. Barham had 28 disposals and a game-high nine tackles, playing on Lions midfield star Luke Power
Luke Power
Luke Power is an Australian rules footballer. He is currently contracted to play for Greater Western Sydney. He was a part of the Brisbane Lions's 2001, 2002, and 2003 premierships. He is known for his effective use of the ball disposals, rare mistakes and his deadly accurate left foot. Many AFL...
. For this impressive debut, Barham earned the NAB Rising Star nomination for round 4, 2009. Barham played a further five games in 2009, including the annual Anzac Day clash against Essendon.
Barham managed only one senior game in 2010, a draw in the annual Queen's Birthday Clash
Queen's Birthday Clash
The Queen's Birthday Holiday clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League teams Melbourne and Collingwood, held on the Queen's Birthday Holiday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground .-History:...
against Melbourne. He was delisted by Collingwood at the end of the 2010 season
2010 AFL season
-Premiership season:The draw for the 2010 AFL Premiership Season is not a random selection of matches, but rather is planned by the AFL. It is intended to produce a balanced draw while also providing the fans and television networks with blockbuster games. In a competition with 16 teams and 22...
.
In 2011, Barham was signed to play for the Geelong Football Club
Geelong VFL Football Club
Geelong VFL Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is an Australian rules football team that plays in the Victorian Football League. Their sister team, Geelong Football Club, plays in the Australian Football League...
in the Victorian Football League
Victorian Football League
The Victorian Football League which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association , taking its new name as from the 1996 season, is the premier Australian rules football league in Victoria The Victorian Football League (VFL) which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association...
(VFL).