Leon Baker

This is the player profile for Leon Francis Baker, born in 1956. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Essendon (1984, 1985). He played for the Swan Districts in the WAFL, winning two premierships with the Swan Districts (1982, 1983).

Player Details

Name: Leon Baker
Full Name: Leon Francis Baker
DOB: 17/08/1956
Height: 183cm
Weight: 85kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1984-1988) - 86 matches, 70 goals
  • WAFL History: (1981-1983) - 63 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1984-1988)
      • 86 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • 1984, 1985 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (VFL/AFL Team Of the Year): 1984
  • WAFL Accolades:
    • Swan Districts (1981-1983)
      • 63 matches played for the Swan Districts in the WAFL
      • 1982, 1983 premierships won with the Swan Districts in the WAFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1985

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1981 WAFL Season Swan Districts 23 0 R01-21, SF, PF
1982 WAFL Season Swan Districts 17 0 R05-15, R18-21, SF, GF
1983 WAFL Season Swan Districts 23 0 R01-09, R11-21, SF, PF, GF
1984 VFL Season Essendon 24 26 R01-21, SF, PF, GF
1985 VFL Season Essendon 23 27 R01-06, R08-22, SF, GF
1986 VFL Season Essendon 20 9 R01-02, R06-22, EF
1987 VFL Season Essendon 11 6 R01-06, R08, R19-22
1988 VFL Season Essendon 8 2 R06-08, R18-22