Brian Leys (born 7 February 1968) is a former

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er who played with

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in the

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(AFL) and

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in the

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(SANFL). Leys, a defender from Trafalgar, played seven seasons for Richmond, from 1988 to 1994.AFL Tables: Brian Leys
/ref> He spent the next stage of his career in South Australia, playing with SANFL club Port Adelaide, mainly as a centre half back. In his five seasons at Port Adelaide he was member of four premiership teams, in 1995, 1996, 1998 and 1999. In November 2009, Leys was appointed Chief Executive of the

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. Leys returned to Port Adelaide in 2012, as general manager. He resigned from his role in May 2013, for family reasons.'' The Advertiser''
"Brian Leys resigns"
30 May 2013 In 2016 he returned to coaching as the coach of the Glenunga Rams Football Club, a Adelaide Football League team. In his second season coaching the Rams he steered them to a premiership.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Leys, Brian 1968 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Richmond Football Club players Port Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions) Port Adelaide Magpies players Port Adelaide Football Club administrators Perth Football Club administrators Living people