Brian Leys
Richmond
AFL career
110 games19 goals
- Debut
- R6 1988 v FSC7 May 1988
- Most recent
- R21 1994 v HAW14 Aug 1994
Stats
1994 | RCH | 12 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 32 |
1993 | RCH | 14 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 14.8 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 52 |
1992 | RCH | 17 | 11.4 | 7.1 | 18.5 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 68 |
1991 | RCH | 16 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 12.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 44 |
1990 | RCH | 14 | 7.5 | 3.1 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 35 |
1989 | RCH | 20 | 9.0 | 1.9 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 39 |
1988 | RCH | 17 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 33 |
Bio
Recruited to Hawthorn as a teenager, Brian Leys faced the formidable challenge of breaking into one of the most dominant sides in VFL history during the mid-1980s. With the Hawks boasting a star-studded lineup that secured multiple premierships, Leys found senior opportunities scarce, managing only a handful of appearances across four seasons at Glenferrie Oval. In search of regular senior football, he transferred to Richmond ahead of the 1988 season, joining a club that was entering a difficult rebuilding phase and in need of reliable defensive stocks to stabilise a young list.
At Punt Road, Leys quickly evolved into a consistent contributor, primarily operating as a rebounding defender or wingman. He became a fixture in the Tigers' lineup during a turbulent era for the club, offering durability and defensive discipline while the team grappled with financial instability and poor on-field results. Leys went on to play over a century of games in the yellow and black, serving as a steady hand in the backline and providing experienced support to emerging talent until his departure at the end of the 1994 season.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Feb 1968 (age 58y 256d)
- Height
- 190 cm
- Weight
- 94 kg
Teams
Family
- Son:Jack Leys
Bio
1 revisionRecruited to Hawthorn as a teenager, Brian Leys faced the formidable challenge of breaking into one of the most dominant sides in VFL history during the mid-1980s. With the Hawks boasting a star-studded lineup that secured multiple premierships, Leys found senior opportunities scarce, managing only a handful of appearances across four seasons at Glenferrie Oval. In search of regular senior football, he transferred to Richmond ahead of the 1988 season, joining a club that was entering a difficult rebuilding phase and in need of reliable defensive stocks to stabilise a young list.
At Punt Road, Leys quickly evolved into a consistent contributor, primarily operating as a rebounding defender or wingman. He became a fixture in the Tigers' lineup during a turbulent era for the club, offering durability and defensive discipline while the team grappled with financial instability and poor on-field results. Leys went on to play over a century of games in the yellow and black, serving as a steady hand in the backline and providing experienced support to emerging talent until his departure at the end of the 1994 season.