George William Barlow (7 February 1933 – 7 May 2021) was an Australian footballer.

George Barlow spent his adult career (1952-1959) playing for Balgownie Rangers FC. This included the period of 1957-1959 during which he captained the side. Barlow led the side to victory in the 1957 Sydney Cup (State League Div 1 championships). He represented NSW (against Blackpool in their 1958 tour) and was selected for the national side once. Barlow began his career as a junior with Port Vale FC.

Barlow initially played as an inside right but transitioned into a centre half later in his career. He retired in 1959 after an ankle injury.

Barlow was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England on 7 February 1933.^[1] He died on 7 May 2021, at the age of 88.^[2]

Balgownie Rangers FC

• NSW State League Div 1: 1952-1959

• South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from April 16, 1953
• Sydney Morning Herald entry from April 23, 1953
• South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from April 23, 1954
• Sydney Morning Herald entry from May 16, 1954
• Illawarra Mercury Article from May 17, 1954
• Sun Herald article from May 23, 1954
• South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from May 24, 1954
• Illawarra Mercury article from August 26, 1954

• Historic Balgownie Rangers FC photos including of the 1957 squad that won the Sydney Cup with Barlow holding the cup