James Kenneth Leitch | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 11 August 1945 | ||
Original team(s) | Murrumbeena | ||
Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1964–1965 | Melbourne | 12 (7) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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.
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]
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]
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NTFA Premiership
Individual