Leon Higgins (born 27 June 1968) is a former

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er who played with the

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and

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in the

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(AFL). A red headed left footer, he was usually seen at the half forward line. He represented New South Wales against Queensland at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 12 May 1992. In February 1997, Higgins would join runner

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to play for a Melbourne team in the 1997

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tournament. The Melbourne team failed to win a match. Higgins played 79 games with the

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, debuting with them in 1999. Before playing league football he played at

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, a club which he went onto coach in 2005 and 2006. winning the club best and fairest award in 2005. Higgins coached the Victorian Country Under 16 side in 2015. Higgins coached the

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in the

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for three seasons from 2016 to 2018.

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* 1968 births Living people Australian rules footballers from New South Wales Sydney Swans players Hawthorn Football Club players New South Wales Australian rules football State of Origin players {{AFL-bio-1960s-stub