Tributes are flowing in for former Port Adelaide and St Kilda rookie Jordan Barham, who died in a car crash in country Victoria last week.
Barham was selected by Port Adelaide with pick 12 in the 2002 AFL rookie draft. He remained on the Power’s rookie list until 2002, before he was drafted by St Kilda with pick 18 in the 2003 rookie draft.
The forward was delisted at the end of the following season without turning out for a senior match.
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“Emergency services were called to Mullers Road about 3.20pm after reports a car had crashed into a tree and caught fire,” a Victoria Police statement reads.
“Crews arrived but were unable to save the driver of the vehicle.
“The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing.”
Port Adelaide shared a tribute on its website, mourning the loss of Barham.
“The Port Adelaide Football Club is saddened to hear of the passing of former player Jordan Barham,” the tribute reads.
“The former AFL rookie was killed last week aged 38 in a road crash at Nagambie in regional Victoria.
“Barham was part of the club’s rookie list in 2002 before spending time on St Kilda’s list and at Werribee in the VFL.
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“The forward returned to Alberton to play 13 games and boot 12 goals as part of the club’s SANFL side in 2009.
“The Port Adelaide Football Club sends its sincerest condolences to his wife Lauren, sons River and Hudson, his wider family and friends, and former teammates.”
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