Leo Barry Biography

Adam Goodes urges his teammates to rally for retiring Swans Michael O'Loughlin, Leo Barry and Jared Crouch in their final game for the club against Brisbane.

"I really want to enjoy it, and the only way you can really enjoy it is winning games of football and really trying hard," Goodes said.

"I really hope the blokes switch on and learn from what's happened today and give 110 per cent next week for four quarters.

"I know that's what I'll be aiming to do and I just hope that everyone else can do that for 'Mickey O', Leo and 'Crouchie'."

Veteran Swan Leo Barry announces that he will retire at the end of the season.

"After much consideration and a frustrating year so far, I have decided to retire at the end of the 2009 season," Barry said.

"I have obviously struggled with fitness and that has made it an easier decision to end my football career.

"After spending fifteen seasons at this club, I feel very fortunate to have played for one of the truly great and highly respected footy clubs, and also to have achieved the ultimate success with a fantastic group of guys, coaching staff and support crew in 2005."

Sydney Swans defender Leo Barry will play his first game for the year this weekend after finally overcoming a knee injury.

"I've got to get through the last hurdle of the training session tomorrow night but at this stage, it looks as though I'll be in the side," he said.

"It's been a big 12 months training and trying to get up. It's been a really frustrating season but I'm looking forward to getting back into the real action."

Western Bulldog Ben Hudson says Barry Hall would add something to the Western Bulldog's attack.

"He is a great player and a big body," Hudson said.

"I think Murph (Robert Murphy) said during the week it would make people stand taller if he was on your side."

Swan Leo Barry admits that if his knee injury had occurred just a short time later than it did, his season would be over.

Sydney defender Leo Barry has stood down as co-captain of the Swans for his final year in the AFL next season.