Pat Leal

Leal was primarily a winger in his first–grade career for Western Suburbs, where he debuted in 1946. He represented a "Rest of NSW" side against New South Wales in a 1947 testimonial match held in honour of Jersey Flegg.^[1] In 1948, Leal contributed nine tries in their premiership–winning season, but had the misfortune of missing the grand final, having slipped on a step during training and pulled a leg muscle.^[2] He left Western Suburbs in 1949 to coach Muswellbrook.^[3] On his return to the Magpies in the early 1950s, Leal was at times utilised as a second rower, while in a later stint with Brisbane club Western Suburbs he played as a lock.^[4]

• Pat Leal at Rugby League Project