Senior Jarrod Berry (2016-)

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Am I wrong in thinking that Taranto wanted to stay at GWS but his offer from them was low - thought I heard or read something in the past month to that affect.
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Pretty much. I think GWS's offer was about $100k less than per year than Richmond's. Some would take the discount, others won't. I don't think GWS is too cut up given it looks like they're finally pulling the bandaid off their surfeit of inside midfielders with questionable disposal.
 
'Selfless' Lion leads the way for teammates' sacrifice

BRISBANE midfielder Jarrod Berry has lauded the influence of off-season recruit Josh Dunkley, saying the former Bulldog's selfless attitude has rubbed off on his new teammates.

Dunkley had 33 disposals and 13 tackles in a best-on-ground performance against Carlton on Friday night, putting the clamps on Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps in their head-to-head match-up.

Speaking on Tuesday morning, Berry said it was an example of Dunkley sacrificing his own game for the greater good of the team – an ethos that has been collectively embraced by the 6-2 Lions.

"The buy-in this year is another level and I reckon that's been led by our new recruit, Dunks," Berry said.

"He's just putting his hand up to do anything for the team. It's awesome to have a guy like that, be led by a guy like that.

"He got the reward on the weekend and next week it might be someone else. People are ready to stand up and do those jobs."

Berry himself has executed midfield tagging jobs in the past but, with the arrival of Dunkley and Will Ashcroft, has been almost permanently stationed on the wing this year.

Now in his seventh season, the 25-year-old said he was more concerned with winning games than racking up big numbers.

"That road to success, people realise you need to have role players in sides, and everyone can't be kicking goals and having disposals to be a good, functional team.

"We've been learning these lessons since I've been here.

"This year is just the cherry on top where you've got your best players willing to give themselves to the side.

"It might not get any media recognition, but that's not what drives me.

"I play for the 22 guys out there and the 48 guys in the club and that's enough for me."
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Deven's Famous Torn Guernsey Going To Auction For Special Cause

Brisbane's rugged wingman will run a marathon on November 11 back into his hometown of Horsham alongside brothers Tom and Joel and their two best mates to bring awareness to the cause.

Speaking on Tuesday morning, Berry said Robertson's gesture meant a lot to him.

"He asked if we'd auction it off and donate the money, so it's pretty special by Dev," he said.

"It's 10 years since mum passed.

"It's not so much about the money this year, it's more about her legacy she left with us three boys and our two best mates … we want to bring the community together and celebrate some of the life lessons she taught us.

"Running a marathon personifies a few of those; resilience, hard work, grit, that's why we're doing it."

Berry said BCNA was a huge support during his mother's chemotherapy and battle with the disease.

In 2018, he shaved his head to raise $60,000 for the organisation.

"She had a seven- or eight-year battle that started with breast cancer and spread through her body," he said.

"Never once was there a complaint made. It was always, 'Get on with the job and take a positive out of a negative situation'.

"We want to put ourselves in that scenario and show why we learned those lessons off mum.

"Mum text me from the hospital bed and said: 'Get up and do something, don't waste your talent'.

"That's where I learned to work hard and hopefully people can see that when I'm on the field."
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Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge

Jarrod Berry has compiled a long list of lessons learnt across four shortlived AFL finals campaigns, but there is one that stands out for the Brisbane wing.

"The main thing I've learned is you've got to win finals more than once," he said.

"Teams always come back."

The Lions will enter a fifth-straight post-season seeking their first grand final appearance under Chris Fagan, believing it's their best chance of winning a flag.

Pipping Port Adelaide on percentage for second, they will host the Power at the Gabba next Saturday night.

"They're the first stepping stone in what we want to achieve," he said.

"They shocked us in round one and really took it to us; we'll be preparing for a bit of a war."

Brisbane finished sixth last year but bucked a poor finals record to beat Richmond and Melbourne before losing to eventual premiers Geelong in the preliminary final.

Berry starred in their tough MCG defeat of the Demons, collecting 22 of his 26 disposals in the second half when he was moved to tag star midfielder Clayton Oliver.

Port's midfield is similarly stacked but Berry hinted he wasn't likely to reprise a role he hasn't played since that night.

"I always had the confidence to be able to do it but my role for the team is a different role, not necessarily doing that week in, week out," he said.

"It's awesome to give the coaching staff that lever to pull if we need to at some point.

"The game changes quarter by quarter, moment by moment (but) I haven't done too much of that sort of role this year, we've sort of backed our guys in the midfield to do the job."

Brisbane have finished in the top four all but once in the previous four seasons, but have a 3-6 finals record to show for it.

"Four finals series in a row; we've learnt plenty from those great Richmond teams, even the Geelong team that won it last year," Berry said.

"Finals is about moments and if you can win more of those it holds you in good stead."

And he hopes those moments are seized more efficiently than last Saturday, when Brisbane kicked 9.18 to sneak past St Kilda by just 12 points and complete an unbeaten regular season at the Gabba.

BRISBANE'S FINALS CAMPAIGNS UNDER CHRIS FAGAN

2019: Finished regular season in second; lost to Richmond and GWS.

2020: Second; beat Richmond, lost to Geelong.

2021: Fourth; lost to Melbourne and Western Bulldogs.

2022: Sixth; beat Richmond and Melbourne, lost to Geelong.
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Bit old, but still relevant.
 
Brisbane Lions Announce Updated Leadership Group

The Brisbane Lions have also selected a nine-person leadership group for the 2024 season.

Rounding out the group is Charlie Cameron, Cam Rayner, Brandon Starcevich, Jarrod Berry and Oscar McInerney.
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Berry-Go-Round For Five More With Lions

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Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry has committed his future to the Club, signing a five-year deal to remain at Brighton Homes Arena until the end of 2029.

The 26-year-old, who would have been a restricted free agent at the season’s end, has stayed loyal to the Lions who took him with Pick 17 in the 2016 National Draft.

Berry’s re-signing comes just weeks after Lions' Co-Vice Captain and close friend Hugh McCluggage put pen to paper on a new deal.

The country Victorian pair both began their AFL careers in Brisbane after being selected in the same draft from the North Ballarat Rebels.

The midfield duo has played key roles in helping the Lions become a regular finals team and now Berry hopes they can help the Club have more success.

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“It is a pretty awesome moment, super proud of my journey so far and being able to stick with the one club is pretty special to me,” Berry said.

“It was nice to see the club put their faith in me, and I’ll be here for a little bit longer.

“The people, the friendships, and bonds I’ve formed over the eight years I have been here and the people outside of the club that support me has been tremendous.

“It was pretty easy for me to not want to leave, and I feel like I’ve built a life up here and it’s been pretty good, so I am excited about the future.”

Berry’s new deal with the Lions comes just two games shy of the former Horsham local reaching his 150th milestone in the AFL.

The versatile midfielder has produced several standout performances already in 2024, including impressive run-with roles on some of the opposition’s best players.

Brisbane Lions General Manager of Football, Danny Daly said the Club was delighted to have Berry stay in the maroon, blue and gold.

“It’s people and players like Bez that help make the Brisbane Lions Football Club what it is, so to have him staying for another five years is fantastic,” Daly said.

“On the training track and in games he is someone that works hard and gives their absolute all for their teammates, even if that means sacrificing their own game.

“Then off the field is a great bloke and very popular person around our Club that we love having here.

“We are thrilled with what Bez has contributed to the Brisbane Lions since being drafted and we look forward to what he continues to do for our Club.”
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Bez and Charlie to the Front

Jarrod Berry and Charlie Cameron put pen to paper, re-signing with the club to continue on its journey for success
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Berry: It is a pretty awesome moment

We chat to Jarrod Berry after he committed his future to the Club. The Brisbane Lions midfielder signed a five-year deal to remain here until the end of 2029.
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Berry: “I love the challenge”

Jarrod Berry speaks about the modern day tagging role, as well as the challenge of playing a team after their coach has been sacked. The Brisbane Lions will play West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium in Round 18.
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Berry Revealed As Jim Stynes Award Finalist

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The AFL is delighted to announce the five finalists for the 2024 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award: Reilly O'Brien (Adelaide Crows), Jarrod Berry (Brisbane Lions), Bailey Banfield (Fremantle), Thomas Berry (Gold Coast SUNS) and Harry Cunningham (Sydney Swans).

Now in its thirteenth year, the prestigious award will be presented to the player who has best demonstrated the values of late Melbourne champion and former Demons’ President, Jim Stynes. From their commitment to helping others and making a difference in the community, to the way they represent the game on and off the field, this award goes to the heart of the sport.

The 2024 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award will be presented during the broadcast of the 2024 Brownlow Medal on Monday 23 September.

Proudly supported by Telstra and the Jim Stynes Foundation, the winner will receive $40,000 to be donated to the charity or community program of their choice.

Jarrod Berry was just 15-years-old when he lost his mother Jedda to breast cancer in 2013 and has made it his mission over the past decade to honour her legacy and share the lessons and values that she instilled in her children before she passed.

As an AFL player, Berry has utilised his profile to create events and participate in activities that engage local communities and broader Brisbane Lions fan base to draw attention to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and encourage families impacted by breast cancer to explore the many services they have to offer.

In addition, Berry has set out to raise much needed funds for BCNA by utilising his broader network and connections within the community, the corporate sector, AFL industry, social media network and teammates to promote his events and advertise fundraising campaigns.

Since joining the Brisbane Lions in 2017, Berry has raised over $140,000 for BCNA through several campaigns, including the 'Marathon for Mum' in November 2023 where Jarrod along with his brothers and a group of friends completed a full marathon in their home town of Horsham raising $80,000 for the charity.

In 2018, Berry raised over $60,000 for BCNA by hosting an event in Horsham, where the brothers and their friends shaved their heads for breast cancer awareness, bringing in donations from the wider Horsham community and $5,000 donated by Berry's Brisbane Lions teammates.
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I just love Bezza

Selfless player

Hope to see you some time in Horsham (I'm about to move there)

Your Mum would be so proud.
 
December 7th at the BULL AND MOUTH Bezza for some karaoke - I'm buying!!!!!
 
Maybe I'm a hypocrite because I will freely admit that I have pot shotted players on here from time to time on the match day thread but I find the fact that people will seek out a players social media accounts and abuse them mind blowing.... we'll I don't because we know it happens but why the hell would you??

There are so many moments in a footy game and to lay the 23 GF loss on his shoulders is being pretty narrow minded. That he has then carried that added burden of abuse on top of his own regret is bullshizen.

It's a good lesson for all of us that these guys are human... and words bloody hurt.
 
"I felt her hand on my shouder as I was lining up for goal"

How can you not love Bezza and his family?
 

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Senior Jarrod Berry (2016-)

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