History
Old Barker Football Club (OB FC) was founded in 1991. The club was until recently known as Barker Old Boys Football Club or BOB's and only officially changed its name in 2014 to reflect the continued participation of Women as integral members of the club.
The club's formation was driven by Jeremy Hook, the former Barker College School Captain of 1988, who rallied a number of alumni to leave the local teams they had been playing for and join together under the OB FC banner. The club started 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. Presently the women’s team is in hiatus, but there is scope for a renewed push with the right manager. The club and OBA would be willing provide additional support to re-instigate the women’s team.
In 2022, the club fielded its first 0’35’s team. A blistering run of form saw an undefeated run secure premiership.
Moving forward nearly thirty years, club membership has ebbed and flowed with up to 120 members in peak years between 2015-2019. 2020-2022 saw competitions cancelled and disrupted due to COVID which has led to a large dent in player interest from younger generations. Club members now count around 50 players in 2024.
Reflecting the strength of the world game at Barker and the inspirational leadership of Craig Harris in the 1980's - the player base spans over 30 years with players from many years well represented across the club.
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.