Leo Francis
North Melbourne
AFL career
78 games11 goals
- Debut
- R12 1945 v COL7 July 1945
- Most recent
- R6 1951 v GEE2 June 1951
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Parkside, Leo Francis joined North Melbourne in 1945 and quickly cemented a spot in the defensive unit during the immediate post-war era. A determined back pocket specialist, Francis was known for his durability and defensive discipline rather than attacking flair, managing just 11 goals across his seven-season tenure. His time at Arden Street coincided with the club's emergence as a competitive force, culminating in his selection for the 1950 Grand Final side that finished runner-up to Essendon. Francis remained a fixture in the backline until his departure at the end of 1951, concluding his VFL career as a dependable servant who helped lay the defensive foundations for the Shinboners' mid-century contests.
Profile
- Born
- 04 Dec 1922
- Died
- 13 Dec 2003 (aged 81y 9d)
- Birthplace
- Golden Square, VIC
- Deathplace
- Bendigo, VIC
- Height
- 169 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
Teams
Family
- Nephew:Peter Francis
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Parkside, Leo Francis joined North Melbourne in 1945 and quickly cemented a spot in the defensive unit during the immediate post-war era. A determined back pocket specialist, Francis was known for his durability and defensive discipline rather than attacking flair, managing just 11 goals across his seven-season tenure. His time at Arden Street coincided with the club's emergence as a competitive force, culminating in his selection for the 1950 Grand Final side that finished runner-up to Essendon. Francis remained a fixture in the backline until his departure at the end of 1951, concluding his VFL career as a dependable servant who helped lay the defensive foundations for the Shinboners' mid-century contests.