"Powell was born and raised in Australia but has moved "home" to Wales as she bids to live her dream of playing football in the Women's Super League (WSL). The 20-year-old listened to tales of John's rugby exploits while growing up in Fremantle, Perth. But having crossed the globe to join Gwalia last month, Powell is "learning things each day" about John, the former Wales fly-half who died in 2024 and will be long remembered as one of the greatest players his sport has seen."
"Powell's parents are Lucy - one of John's four children - and Meirion, from Caerphilly, who left Wales for Australia in 2003. The family would return to these shores to visit their many relatives, with Powell remembering how "dadcu" - Welsh for grandfather - "didn't stress about anything". "I have many memories with him," Powell said. "But the memories I have are not of the rugby legend Barry John. He was dadcu to all of us.""
Anna Powell was born and raised in Australia and has moved to Wales to pursue playing football in the Women's Super League. She is the granddaughter of former Wales fly-half Barry John, who died in 2024, and is discovering his sporting legacy since joining Gwalia United. Powell's parents are Lucy, one of John's four children, and Meirion, who left Wales for Australia in 2003. The family returned regularly to visit relatives. Powell remembers her grandfather as a calm, funny figure who threw sweets, told stories and did not resemble the public image of a rugby legend.
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