The country boy from Whyalla is an icon of Australia sport and is now honoured with a 250 kg … He resisted many overtures to play in Victoria, at one stage signing a form four with Carlton so that the Victorian recruiters would stop pestering him. A mould was taken from the plasticine sculpture before the sculpture was cast into bronze. You can read our comment guidelines here. He was instrumental in North Adelaide's premiership sides in 1971 and 1972, as well as their Australian Championship win over VFL premier, Carlton in 1972. You can, find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out here. He received the Member of the Order of the British Empire for his services to football in 1981. He was educated at Whyalla Technical High School and was School Prefect in his final year, 1964. By posting a comment you are accepting our. Barrie Robran was joined at today’s ceremony by members of his family and closest friends as well as other football dignitaries. His gift to the people of South Australia will ensure these legends will be honoured for all time at the Adelaide Oval, as will his generosity.”. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest Adelaide Oval news and offers. In 1981 he received the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire for his services to football. In 2001, he was upgraded to legend status. In 2000, Barrie Robran was named as a ruck rover in North Adelaide's "Team of the Century" (1901-2000). Barrie Charles Robran MBE (born 25 September 1947 in Whyalla, South Australia) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented North Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) from 1967 to 1980. Robran is depicted taking a high mark in Jamie Cooper's painting the Game That Made Australia, commissioned by the AFL in 2008 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the sport[7]. Robran married Taimi Vestel at the Enfield Methodist Church in January 1970. Three other legends of the game – Malcolm Blight AM, Russell Ebert OAM and Ken Farmer – will also be immortalised in bronze along with four cricket greats. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. This can be taken as a vote of approval from the Hall of Fame “Legend” who prefers to shun the limelight - an honour his image will have forever at the Southern Plaza of the new Oval. The original form was sculpted in 250kg of clay-based plasticine. The remaining statues will honour Clem Hill and George Giffen. [6] He was also part of the teams selection committee alongside then Roosters Chairman Colin Walsh, Tom McKenzie, Gordon Schwartz, Jeff Pash and Don Lindner. “I do like that is a moment from the Oval,” said Robran. There are already two with Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie. A natural athlete, Robran excelled not only at football, but also played cricket, basketball and table tennis. The Australian's website does not support your current browser version. Find Robran's Records, Biography, Centuries, Runs, wickets. The sculpture of Barrie Robran MBE shows the North Adelaide champion in a classic pose – taking an overhead mark at Adelaide Oval from a photo taken by Ray Titus. It captures the image of Robran taking a mark at the Oval, as seen through the lens of famed photographer and North Adelaide fan Ray Titus. Barrie Robran played his 100th game for North Adelaide in round 2 of the 1972 season and played alongside his brother Rodney in the team’s victory over Port Adelaide in the NAFC League Premiership. [2], Robran won immense respect not only for his talent, but also his humility and sportsmanship. He had a younger brother, Rodney. Barrie Robran was joined at today’s ceremony by members of his family and closest friends as well as other football dignitaries. Both Pash and Lindner were also selected in the team. It is a measure of his innate skill that even in his final season, playing with restriction, he polled four Magarey Medal votes in the three games he played. Sellers will match the four football statues with another four honouring famed cricketers. Achievements • League Captain – (4) 1974-77 • League Coach – (3) 1978-80 • Magarey Medal – (3) 1968, 1970, 1973 • Best & Fairest – (7) 1967-73 • State Captain – 1974 • 17 State Games • 2 x Premiership player • 1 x Champions of Australia player • 13 … “They made a lot of sacrifices for me, my brother Rodney and our sister Julie. “I can still see almost every single ball that was bowled in that match,” Robran said. He played most of his time at centre half-forward, but was versatile enough to also play in the centre or on the ball as a ruck-rover. He was the first South Australian player, and the first player never to have played in the VFL/AFL, to be named a legend. A natural athlete, Robran excelled not only at football, but also played cricket, basketball and table tennis. Off the field, Robran kept a low public profile and shunned much publicity. He won his North Adelaide’s Best and Fairest Award seven times and resisted all overtures to play in the VFL. Robran’s former North Adelaide team-mate and former Crows chairman and AFL commissioner Bob Hammond unveiled the statue on Friday. The stunning likeness of Robran was unveiled by fellow North Adelaide champion Bob Hammond AM, Basil Sellers AM and SA Football Commission Chairman The Hon John Olsen AO at a ceremony today. He was a member of the Australian ‘All-Stars’ team that toured London, Athens & Singapore to play exhibition matches against VFL premiers Carlton. Robran is the first of four football greats - along with Russell Ebert, Ken Farmer and Malcolm Blight - who will be honoured in bronze at the Oval as part of philanthropist Basil Sellers’ tribute to football and cricket heroes. Barrie Charles Robran. “I know I speak for all football fans when I say that we are delighted Basil has chosen to honour four of the greats of the game in this way. “Today is a special day for football here at the Adelaide Oval,” said John Olsen, Chairman of the SA Football Commission. Making the move to the VFL never interested him; a quiet country boy, he never aspired to a life in Melbourne. Robran is generally considered to be the greatest ever South Australian football player. BARRIE Robran smiled as he looked at the bronze statue at Adelaide Oval that pays tribute to his great football career. You can now update the display or screen name associated with your Subscriber account. [3], Robran was the firstborn son of father Colin and mother Glad. Barrie become a junior coach at the club, coaching both his sons through the junior grades. Adelaide Oval and its range of outstanding facilities will help you deliver corporate entertainment at its absolute best. His sons Matthew and Jonathan accepted the award on his behalf.[5]. He played 201 games for the Roosters and made 17 State appearances. Robran went on to win the Magarey medal in 1968, 1970 and 1973, and won the North Adelaide best and fairest every year from 1968 to 1973. He had a younger brother, Rodney. “Adelaide Oval was always a special place on which to play football, and to be part of its rebirth is an extremely humbling experience.”, “I would like to thank Basil Sellers for his generosity, not only on behalf of myself but for the millions of people who will come to live and breathe the history that has been made – and will continue to be made – here at the Adelaide Oval.”. The figure is 125 % life size, is four metres high and weighs 300kg. Barrie Robran’s name doesn’t run off the tongue like many greats of Australian sport: Whitten, Barassi, Ella, Bradman , Ponting, Langer, Lewis and co. but was unable to accept his award as he was away trekking with his wife in Alaska and Canada. Picture: Mike Burton. It is the work of sculptor Ken Martin. Originally from the North Whyalla Football Club, Barrie Robran played only 201 games for North Adelaide; yet his career saw him finish as one of the most awarded and respected footballers ever to play the game. Robran was the firstborn son of father Colin and mother Glad. Go behind the scenes on a Stadium Tour, embark on a thrilling RoofClimb adventure, sample the best of South Australia’s food and wine offering at Hill of Grace Restaurant and much more. “I think it is a nice legacy to leave my grandchildren and their children.”. Download Images Watch Videos online News_Module: Adelaide Oval Reborn Promo 650x72. But it should! News_Image_File: Barrie Robran with sons, from left, former Hawthorn player Jonathon and former Crow Matthew, in front of the Adelaide Oval status. Robran, the only SANFL player elevated to “Legend” status at the Australian Football Hall of Fame, not only represented SA in football at the Oval, but also first-class cricket. Robran is the first footballer to be honoured through the generosity of businessman and philanthropist Basil Sellers AM. 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