Leigh McConnon

Athlete

1953 –

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Who is Leigh McConnon?

Leigh McConnon is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League.

A professional sprint racer before coming to Carlton, McConnon had also been a good player at North Hobart and was a member of their 1974 premiership team. McConnon represented Tasmania in the 1975 Knockout Carnival.

He made a Preliminary Final in his first season with Carlton but McConnon, a wingman, lost his place in the side the following season and returned to Tasmania. Fitzroy lured him back to league football in 1980 and he played a further two seasons. In 1992, McConnon was appointed senior coach of Clarence.

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Born
Jun 9, 1953

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on July 23, 2013

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