MOMENT #2
"Leo Barry
You STAR"
In one of the most dramatic finishes in AFL history, Leo Barry etched his name into Swans folklore forever. It was the 2005 AFL Grand Final, and the Sydney Swans were clinging to a narrow lead against the West Coast Eagles. The final moments were agonising for fans on both sides as the Eagles surged forward in a last desperate attempt to clinch the game. But then, out of nowhere, Leo Barry flew across the pack to take a courageous and unforgettable mark. As he steadied himself, the siren rang out, confirming the Swans' four-point victory and first premiership win since 1933. The roar from the crowd and the emotion in the players’ faces cemented this moment as one of the most iconic in AFL history, immortalised by the call: “Leo Barry, you star!”
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Mark Lescai
$158
Paul O'Meara
This was the best memory of being a Swans supporter for 50 years. My Mum, brother & myself who were there at the MCG that day had tears of joy when the siren rang just after Leo's mark.
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Anonymous
$33
Sue Brett
$54
Joanna Lees
$23
Greg Horton
$106
andrew gilmore
I love the SWANS. That moment in 2005 was just the best moment for this supporter and the club. Finally!!!
$155
Sandy Nightingale
$516
Stephen Crawford
Go Bloods
$33
Laurie Dillon
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Nolene Shepherd
$158
BEVERLEY CRAIG
One of the best days of my life. I was 59 and had never seen a Swannies GF. I took my 12 year old grandson.
$23
Denise Dunn
$12
Liam Garland
I would’ve been only a week old when Leo Barry took his famous mark, and I’m proud the 05’ team brought it home after 72 long years. Go Swannies!
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Richard Beasley
$158
Anonymous
$79
Vicky
Go Swans!
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Josh Maxwell
Merry Christmas Team!!!
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George Carnie
Go Swans - looking forward to 2025
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Mark England
Remember it like it was yesterday. My son and I where there at the MCG one of the best days ever.
$158
Followed South Melbourne since the mid 1960's. Always a passionate Swans supporter!