Jim Leitch
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James Kenneth Leitch (born 11 August 1945) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the mid-1960s. He later played in Tasmania and represented the state in interstate matches.
Early career
A wingman, Leitch made his debut for Melbourne against St Kilda[1] in their premiership year of 1964 but didn't play in the finals. He played ten matches in 1965, having his most successful effort with four goals as a half-forward flanker against Essendon in Round 10.[2]
Success in Tasmania
He later played for Northern Tasmanian Football Association club Scottsdale and was a member of four premiership teams. Leitch represented Tasmania at the 1972 Perth Carnival where he was so prominent that he was chosen in the All-Australian team.[3]
Honours and achievements
Team
NTFA Premiership
- Scottsdale 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973
Individual
- All Australian 1972
- NTFA Best & Fairest 1971 (2nd on count-back)
- club Best & Fairest - Scottsdale (1st) 1969, (3rd) 1966
References
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- ↑ $5100 from Perth Victory The Age, 26 June 1972, p. 20
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Template:PAGENAMEBASE's playing statistics from AFL TablesTemplate:EditAtWikidata