Life Membership GFNC - 2016
Barnesy was recruited from the Maryvale FC in 1983 and so began a great career at the Tigers that lasted close to 150 games for the club. A clever small forward and on baller, he was part of the Seniors Premier & Champions team of 1986 and the Reserves Premiership teams of 1983 & 1985. In 1985 he won the NGFL & Club Reserves Best & Fairest and during his playing career won several other club awards including the Reserves B&F again in 1988. After his career had finished he became involved in assisting with the Chook Auction on Sundays and took the reins as club President for 4 seasons from 2011 to 2014. In recognition for his service to the club as a player and administrator, Peter was awarded a Life Membership in 2016