AFL Hall of Fame legend passes away
Robran, who won three Magarey Medals as the best player in the the SANFL as well as seven best and fairests for his club North Adelaide across 201 games, was 77.
One of the inaugural inductees into the Australian football Hall of Fame in 1996, Robran was elevated to a legend five years later, despite never playing in the VFL, choosing instead to dominate in his home state. The Barry Robran statue at Adelaide Oval - Jason Hywood Credit: Supplied
He was the first South Australian to be named a Hall of Fame legend.
Robran played 201 games and kicked 194 goals for North Adelaide from 1967-80, won premierships in 1971-72 and is also in the club's team of the century.
He was such a revered figure in South Australia, there's a statue of Robran at the Adelaide Oval which serves as a permanent reminder of his standing.
Robran was an SA stalwart, and played Robran, played 17 state matches and served as a South Australian selector for 14 years.
North Adelaide President, Kris Mooney, sid Robran was 'more than just a footballer'.
'He was the embodiment of everything North Adelaide stands for – excellence, humility, and unwavering loyalty. His legacy will forever inspire us, and his quiet grace touched everyone he met,' he said in a statement.
'We are incredibly proud to call him one of our own.' Barrie Robran taking mark in the SANFL in 1973. (Pic: Ray Titus) Credit: Supplied
His daughter, Jade, an Adelaide media personality had to leave her morning radio show after being told the news of her father's passing on Wednesday.
One of Robran's sons, Matthew, was a dual-premiership player in 130 games for the Adelaide Crows, further cementing the family's football legacy.
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