Jim Leitch
Australian rules footballer
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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.
Born
11 August 1945
Original team
Murrumbeena
Height
179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight
73 kg (161 lb)
| James Kenneth Leitch | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 11 August 1945 | ||
| Original team | 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 | |||
Early career
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