Jordan Barham, former St Kilda and Port Adelaide rookie killed in Nagambie crash

Former St Kilda and Port Adelaide rookie Jordan Barham died in a horrific car crash in the Goulburn Valley last week, leaving behind his wife and two sons.

Jordan Barham takes a mark in the SANFL.

Family, friends and former teammates of former AFL rookie Jordan Barham are in mourning over his tragic death in a crash on a trecharous road at Nagambie last week.

The retired VFL, SANFL and AFL journeyman died when his car crashed into a tree last Thursday, and is survived by his wife Lauren, sons River and Hudson, parents and siblings.

The footy clubs he played for have paid tribute since news of his death became public late on Wednesday.

Jordan Barham taking a mark for Port Adelaide in the SANFL.

Jordan Barham (right) playing for Port Adelaide in the SANFL.

Central Districts, where Barham played in the 2000s, said he was “often the life of the club” in his time there.

The Calder Cannons, where he won a TAC Cup premiership in 2001, said it was “deeply saddened” at hearing the news of his death.

“Our thoughts are with Jordan’s friends, family and former teammates during this difficult time,” the club said.

Jordan Barham (centre) with other Calder Cannons team mates from the 2001 Victorian under-18 metro side.

Werribee Football Club, where Barham played in the VFL, paid tribute, saying he was a “very popular player with his teammates and Werribee supporters”.

In a notice in the Herald Sun, Barham’s family said he was a “loving husband of Lauren and doting father to River and Hudson. Son of Jill and Bill, and brother to Holli and Marcus. Much loved grandson of Joan and Owen. Uncle and friend to many.”

“You my darling have lived and loved hard, you’ve run a fast race.

“Your boys are your legacy and we will miss you, always.”