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CibbuanoBarry steps down
November 28th 2008 00:54
SYDNEY veteran Leo Barry has decided to step down as co-captain of the club.
Thhe 31-year-old's decision leaves Brett Kirk and Craig Bolton at the Swans' helm.
Barry, who will retire at the end of the season, said the decision was made in the best interests of the club..
"It has been a huge privilege and honour to be captain of this club for the last three years and to also be a part of the leadership group for the last seven," Barry said.
"I feel my decision creates an opportunity for some of the younger guys to step up and also to increase our leadership base."
"I am focussed on next season, feel I can contribute to the group and on field leadership, and I'm excited about the upcoming year."
Sydney coach Paul Roos said Barry had made an 'invaluable' contribution during his time in the leadership group.
"Leo's leadership qualities are unquestioned and his input as captain and as a part of the leadership group has been invaluable over the last three and seven years respectively," Roos said.
"We know that even though he has stepped down as a captain and out of the leadership group he remains one of our senior players and leaders both on and off the field and will continue to be a great role model for everyone at the football club.
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Thhe 31-year-old's decision leaves Brett Kirk and Craig Bolton at the Swans' helm.
Barry, who will retire at the end of the season, said the decision was made in the best interests of the club..
"It has been a huge privilege and honour to be captain of this club for the last three years and to also be a part of the leadership group for the last seven," Barry said.
"I feel my decision creates an opportunity for some of the younger guys to step up and also to increase our leadership base."
"I am focussed on next season, feel I can contribute to the group and on field leadership, and I'm excited about the upcoming year."
Sydney coach Paul Roos said Barry had made an 'invaluable' contribution during his time in the leadership group.
"Leo's leadership qualities are unquestioned and his input as captain and as a part of the leadership group has been invaluable over the last three and seven years respectively," Roos said.
"We know that even though he has stepped down as a captain and out of the leadership group he remains one of our senior players and leaders both on and off the field and will continue to be a great role model for everyone at the football club.
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