Leigh Matthews

This is the player profile for Leigh Matthews, born in Frankston, Victoria in 1952. Played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL, winning four premierships with Hawthorn (1971, 1976, 1978, 1983). Leigh Matthews also coached Collingwood and Brisbane Lions.

Player Details

Name: Leigh Matthews
Full Name: Leigh Raymond Matthews
DOB: 01/03/1952
POB: Frankston, Victoria
Height: 178cm
Weight: 86kg
VFL/AFL Position (est.): Rover / Forward Pocket

Player History

Full Team History: Hawthorn
Total Matches (Goals): 332 (915)
VFL/AFL Team History: Hawthorn (1969-1985)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 332 (915)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 598th player to debut for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 332 matches played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL (1969-1985), with 113 as captain
VFL/AFL Premierships: 1971, 1976 (vc), 1978 (vc), 1983 (c) premierships won with Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Leadership: Hawthorn team vice-captain (1976, 1978)
All-Australian Team (Football Carnival): 1972
All-Australian Team (VFL/AFL Team Of The Year): 1982, 1983

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