He grew up in Barwon Heads and at 6 years of age moved to the suburb of Kew in Melbourne, Victoria.
After just a few games for Lorne Football Club he was invited to join the Geelong Falcons a team competing in the TAC Cup, and a stepping stone for up and coming AFL players.
Jaxson was one of the two over 18 year old players allowed to play for the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup under 18 division.
Barham had an unfortunate start to his AFL career, cracking a shoulder socket in a practice match in the 2008 pre-season, as well as having his tonsils removed.
Barham had 28 disposals and a game-high nine tackles, playing on Lions midfield star Luke Power.