Leigh Colbert
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| Personal information | |
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| Birth | June 7, 1975 , |
| Recruited from | South Bendigo |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 7, May 9, 1993, Geelong vs. West Coast Eagles, at Kardinia Park |
| Team(s) | Geelong (1993-1999)
105 games, 50 goals Kangaroos (2000-2005) 104 games, 14 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season | |
| Career highlights | |
Leigh Colbert (born June 7, 1975) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.
He made his debut with Geelong in 1993 and became a fearless player, usually playing off half-back, but then found his way as a key position player.
He was awarded Geelong's captaincy in 1999, but did not play a game that season due to injury. The falling out between the club and Colbert caused great controversy. Many Geelong supporters still harbour deep resentment against Colbert for abandoning the club whilst in the role of captain.
In 2000 Colbert moved to the Kangaroos where he became a tough fearless player, mostly holding up full-back or centre half-back.
In 2004 Colbert was appointed the Kangaroos delegate for AFLPA - the AFL Player's Association.
In 2005 at only 30 years of age, Colbert announced his retirement. The continual punishment of AFL football apparently left Colbert with the body of a 35-year-old, according to some doctors.
In 2006 he joined the West Coast Eagles as one of their back-room staff. It was on a part-time basis, based in Melbourne
Currently is a boundary rider for Fox Sports. He also does post-match interviews and one-on-one interviews for Fox Sports AFL. Post-match interviews in the rooms include Ablett brothers. One-on-one interviews include Adam Simpson on his 250th game for the Kangaroos.
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