David McLeish (Australian footballer)

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David McLeish
Personal information
Date of birth (1950-02-21) 21 February 1950 (age 74)
Original team(s) Kerang
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1969–1980 South Melbourne 213 (22)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

David McLeish (born 21 February 1950) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1970s.


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