Brian Leys

Brian Leys
Personal information
Date of birth (1968-02-07) 7 February 1968
Original team(s) Trafalgar
Height/Weight 190 cm / 94 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1988-1994
1995-1999
Richmond
Port Adelaide (SANFL)
110 (19)
91
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1999 season.
Career highlights
  • Port Adelaide premierships (1995, 1996, 1998, 1999)

Brian Leys (born 7 February 1968) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Australian Football League (AFL) and Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Leys, a defender from Trafalgar, played seven seasons for Richmond, from 1988 to 1994.[1][2] He spent the next stage of his career in South Australia, playing with SANFL club Port Adelaide, mainly as a centre half back.[3] In his five seasons at Port Adelaide he was member of four premiership teams, in 1995, 1996, 1998 and 1999.[3]

In November 2009, Leys was appointed Chief Executive of the Perth Football Club.[4] Leys returned to Port Adelaide in 2012, as General Manager.[3] He resigned from his role in May 2013, for family reasons.[5]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. AFL Tables: Brian Leys
  3. 1 2 3 "Premiership Magpie Returns As General Manager". Port Magpies.
  4. "Brian Leys appointed new Demons chief". In My Community.
  5. The Advertiser, "Brian Leys resigns", 30 May 2013
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