Leigh Ryswyk (born 16 January 1985) is a former professional

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er who played with the

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in the

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(AFL). Ryswyk, a Victorian by birth, moved to Queensland as a child and represented his adopted state in the 2003 Under 18 Championship. After impressing on the wing for

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, he was elevated from the rookie list prior to the

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AFL career

He made his debut in round 11, against

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and had four disposals, three of which were score assists in a convincing win for the Lions.AFL Tables: Leigh Ryswyk
/ref> A quad strain meant that he didn't retain his place for the next game and he made no further appearances. He was delisted at the end of the season.

South Australia

Ryswyk moved to South Australia in 2006 and was recruited by the

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in the

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. Between 2006 and 2018 he played 226 games for the club. He has represented the SANFL four times in matches against interstate second-tier leagues, kicking ten goals. As a player, he qualified for North Adelaide FC life membership in 2016, and for SANFL life membership in 2017.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ryswyk, Leigh 1985 births Australian rules footballers from Queensland Brisbane Lions players Southport Australian Football Club players North Adelaide Football Club players Living people