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.
| James Kenneth Leitch | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | (1945-08-11) 11 August 1945 (age 76) | ||
| 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) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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]
Team
NTFA Premiership
Individual
1972 All-Australian team | |
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Victoria
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Western Australia
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