Nicola Barr
Nicola Barr was selected by Greater Western Sydney with the first pick in the inaugural AFLW draft in 2016 after being named the Mostyn Medalist as the Best & Fairest player in the AFL Sydney competition.
Barr earned a Rising Star nomination in her first season and has since established herself as one of the competition’s elite half-back flankers, known for her dash and accurate kicking.
A high-achiever, Barr completed a Medical Science degree at Sydney University, while maintaining an AFLW career and working as a Pilates instructor and AFL Europe Ambassador.
In her time away from work and study, Barr epitomises a healthy outdoor Sydney lifestyle. She is an avid surfer, swimmer and runner and aims to soak up as much of the Sydney sun as possible. She is often found hitting the road on her bike or winding down in a yoga studio.
Barr’s actions reflect her philosophies of environmentalism and sustainability. She is undoubtedly devoted to getting the most out of life, constantly exploring, pushing and surrounding herself with positivity.
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