Eric Leech
Richmond
AFL career
79 games0 goals
- Debut
- R10 1970 v ESS6 June 1970
- Most recent
- R9 1979 v COL2 June 1979
Stats
1979 | RCH | 4 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 11.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1978 | RCH | 12 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
1977 | RCH | 5 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 7.8 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1976 | RCH | 7 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 9.0 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1975 | RCH | 16 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1974 | RCH | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1973 | RCH | 5 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1972 | RCH | 10 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1971 | RCH | 8 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1970 | RCH | 11 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Bio
Recruited from Tyntynder in the Swan Hill region, Eric Leech arrived at Punt Road as a promising forward prospect but ultimately carved out a decade-long career as a dependable defender. Standing 189cm, he was a key figure in the Tigers' backline during the club's 1970s golden era, renowned as a close-checking back pocket or full-back who prioritised the defensive spoil over personal glory. Despite his talent, Leech became known as a "doctor's nightmare," with a litany of broken bones and muscle tears restricting him to just 79 games in ten seasons and costing him a place in the club’s 1973 and 1974 premiership sides; he managed only one senior final appearance in 1971. His physical commitment to the contest was finally recognised in his last season, 1979, when he was voted the VFL's Most Courageous Player. A fierce clubman who was awarded Life Membership upon his retirement, Leech later served Richmond as a specialist coach and board director.
Profile
- Born
- 21 May 1951 (age 75y 153d)
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 91 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Tyntynder in the Swan Hill region, Eric Leech arrived at Punt Road as a promising forward prospect but ultimately carved out a decade-long career as a dependable defender. Standing 189cm, he was a key figure in the Tigers' backline during the club's 1970s golden era, renowned as a close-checking back pocket or full-back who prioritised the defensive spoil over personal glory. Despite his talent, Leech became known as a "doctor's nightmare," with a litany of broken bones and muscle tears restricting him to just 79 games in ten seasons and costing him a place in the club’s 1973 and 1974 premiership sides; he managed only one senior final appearance in 1971. His physical commitment to the contest was finally recognised in his last season, 1979, when he was voted the VFL's Most Courageous Player. A fierce clubman who was awarded Life Membership upon his retirement, Leech later served Richmond as a specialist coach and board director.