Trevor Graeme Barker (7 October 1956 – 26 April 1996) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). One of the VFL's pin-up boys with his teen-idol appearance, blonde hair and suntanned skin, "Barks" was one of the finest high-marking players of his era; and, although of slight build, his skill and athleticism were matched by raw courage and competitiveness. More than any other player before or since, he was the living embodiment of St Kilda's club motto Fortius quo fidelius (strength through loyalty), staying with his beloved club through the toughest period in its history despite receiving better offers from other clubs. He currently holds the VFL/AFL record for the most career games without playing in a final, followed by teammate Geoff Cunningham. After his early passing from cancer at the age of 39, St Kilda honoured Barker's memory by naming the club's best-and-fairest award in his name. He was posthumously inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2019. Early life Barker was one of two children born to Jack and Norma Barker. His father was a local football star, playing over 300 games for the Cheltenham Football Club, winning two club best-and-fairest awards and once finishing runner-up in the league best and fairest. In February 1966, Barker's five-year-old sister, Katrina Margaret, died from complications caused by a congenital heart condition. According to Barker's mother, the grief of losing his younger sister remained with him his whole life. Barker followed in his father's footsteps, playing football for Cheltenham and winning three consecutive club best-and-fairest awards: in 1972 in the Under-16s/17s team, and then in 1973 and 1974 with the Under-18s. As Cheltenham was close to Moorabbin Oval, it was no surprise that Barker grew up barracking for St Kilda. Career with St Kilda FC Recruited in 1975 Barker's boyhood dream was fulfilled when the Saints recruited him for the 1975 VFL season. After playing just one game in the reserves, Barker was selected on the half-forward flank for his senior debut in the Round 2 match against at Moorabbin Oval, wearing the number 25. After an even first quarter, in which St Kilda captain Barry Lawrence kicked four goals, Hawthorn took control and eventually won comfortably by 40 points. Barker had a respectable 15 touches and was named among St Kilda's best players in The Age