Jim Leitch

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
Personal information
Date of birth	(1945-08-11) 11 August 1945 (age 80)
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)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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

• 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