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Learn a little bit more about Geelong’s new draftee, Harley Barker from South Australia
Geelong took two selections into the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft, drafting South Australian prospect Harley Barker with their first pick on night one.
Touted as a talented two-way runner with plenty of skill and athleticism, Barker is an impact player that can get dangerous at both ends of the ground and hit targets to spark his teams ball movement.
Unfortunately Barker missed most of his top-age year through injury, but will get the chance to develop and grow at Geelong in 2026 and beyond.
Get to know a little bit more about Harley Barker below.
KEY DETAILS
Name: Harley Barker
Age: 18 Years Old
Height: 187cm
Position: Wing
JUNIOR CAREER
Home Club: Sturt
Local Club: Mount Barker
Games Played: 167 Games (According to PlayHQ Stats)
2025 Season – Under 18’s:
South Australia: 16.0 Disposals, 5.5 Marks and 1.0 Goals per game across four matches
DRAFT DETAILS
Draft Pick: #24
Strengths: Endurance, Speed, Kicking
Combine Stats: 2.864-second 20m sprint at South Australia’s pre-season testing
AFL Comparison: Ollie Dempsey
OTHER FACTS
Has a strong background in both athletics and volleyball
Named on the wing in the 2025 Under 18 All-Australian team
Named in South Australia’s best players in three of their four National Championship matches in 2025