Ernie Leighton

This is the player profile for Ernie Leighton, born in Geelong, Victoria in 1872. Played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL.

Player Details

Name: Ernest Leighton
Full Name: Ernest Bartholomew Leighton
Alias: Ernie Leighton
DOB: 24/03/1872
POB: Geelong, Victoria
DOD: 01/08/1959
Height: 183cm
Weight: 89kg
VFL/AFL Position (est.): Key Forward / Defender

Player History

Full Team History: Geelong
Total Matches (Goals): 29 (18)
VFL/AFL Team History: Geelong (1898-1899)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 29 (18)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 41st player to debut for Geelong in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 29 matches played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL (1898-1899)

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