History
Old Barker Football Club (OB FC) was founded in 1991. The club was founded as Barker Old Boys Football Club or BOB's and officially changed its name in 2014 to reflect the continued participation of Women as integral members of the club. The club further evolved in 2026 to its current name Barker Alumni Football.
The club's formation was driven by Jeremy Hook, the former Barker College School Captain of 1988, rallying alumni to jettison local teams and join together under the BOBs banner. The club commenced as a single team in the bottom division of the Kuringai District Soccer Association (KDSA) and over a period of five years grew into a four team club with over 60 members, playing in the top division (Premier League) of the KDSA and winning two premierships within those first five years.
In 2012 the club welcomed its inaugural women's team who competed in division three and two of the womens all age NSFA competition.
Since its founding, club membership was north of 120 members between 2015-2019. 2020-2022 saw competition cancelled due to COVID-19 which led to a material disruption to participating continuity. This particularly dented player interest from younger generations. Club members counted around 30 players in 2025.
Presently the women’s and men’s all age teams are in hiatus, with scope for a renewed push with the right manager.
In 2022, the club fielded its first 0’35’s team. A blistering run of form saw the club secure it first ever undefeated premiership, with the 035's team now participating in division 1 as of 2026.
Reflecting the strength of the world game at Barker and the inspirational leadership of Craig Harris in the 1980's - baring the COVID competition shutdown, the club has fielded teams continuously for nearly 40 years.
Archives
“OB FC has grown into one of the best dedicated alumni sports clubs associated with a secondary school in Australia”
Logo Development
The original logo was formed in medieval Italy by renowned sculptors and artists of the age. Steve Jobs has credited much of his aesthetic influence to this seminal design. It was difficult decision for the club to transition away from such a long held and inspirational design.
Inspired from a bohemian colour palate and incorporating stylistic grace, clubmen Andrew Taylor delivers a graceful update in 2015 to celebrate the clubs name change.