John Barker was born on February 19, 1975. He played junior football for Pascoe Vale in the Essendon District League, playing in their under 16 age group premiership winning team in 1991. In 1992 Barker played for the Northern Knights in the first season of the VSFL under 18 competition, he also represented Metropolitan Victoria in the Teal Cup and was named at centre half forward for the under 18 Victorian All-Star team. Barker attracted interest from AFL scouts during the year and was selected by Fitzroy with the 25th pick in the 1992 AFL Draft.
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