1979, August 16 The West Australian, story and photo headlined ” Speed is the difference” Photo of Barry Beecroft moves into top gear at training. The superior speed of WA football is one of the main differences in playing here than in Victoria according To Claremont’s powerful defender Barry Beecroft. The 24 year old Beecroft who played 70 games with South Melbourne before playing with Port Melbourne in the VFA has been one of the success stories at Claremont. he has been used at equal success at full back, the back pocket generally changing with mark Carlon.