Jim Leitch

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James Kenneth Leitch
Personal information
Date of birth (1945-08-11) 11 August 1945 (age 78)
Original team(s) Murrumbeena
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (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.

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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

Individual

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References

  1. ↑ "AFL Tables - Melbourne v St Kilda - Sat, 1-Aug-1964 2:20 PM - Match Stats". afltables.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Age - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  3. ↑ $5100 from Perth Victory The Age, 26 June 1972, p. 20
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