William Leitch Medal
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The William Leitch Medal was an annual award which was presented to the Best and Fairest
player in the TANFL/TFL Statewide League
.
At various times prior to 1930 and between 1935 and 1939 the TFL award was known by other names.
From 1942 to 1944 the competition was suspended due to World War Two.
Following the collapse of both the Tasmanian Football League
(TFL) in 1998 and its replacement competitions (the TSFL in 1999 and the SWL in December 2000), the award was suspended until its revival in 2004, awarded to the best and fairest player in the SFL Premier League
and from 2009, awarded to the best and fairest player in the SFL.
Best and Fairest
Best and Fairest is the term commonly used in Australian sport to describe the player adjudged to have had the best performance in a game or over a season for a given sporting club or competition while not receiving a suspension for misconduct or breaching the rules during that season.In the...
player in the TANFL/TFL Statewide League
Tasmanian Football League
Tasmanian State League is the highest ranked Australian rules football league in Tasmania, Australia.The league has a long and convoluted history which dates back to its founding on 12 June 1879 Tasmanian State League (TSL) (formerly known as the Tasmanian Football League (TFL), Tasmanian...
.
At various times prior to 1930 and between 1935 and 1939 the TFL award was known by other names.
From 1942 to 1944 the competition was suspended due to World War Two.
Following the collapse of both the Tasmanian Football League
Tasmanian Football League
Tasmanian State League is the highest ranked Australian rules football league in Tasmania, Australia.The league has a long and convoluted history which dates back to its founding on 12 June 1879 Tasmanian State League (TSL) (formerly known as the Tasmanian Football League (TFL), Tasmanian...
(TFL) in 1998 and its replacement competitions (the TSFL in 1999 and the SWL in December 2000), the award was suspended until its revival in 2004, awarded to the best and fairest player in the SFL Premier League
Southern Football League (Tasmania)
The Southern Football League is an Australian rules football league which is based in Tasmania, Australia.- History :The Southern Tasmanian Football League was founded in 1996 with the league's original clubs being those of the recently defunct Tasmanian Amateur Football League – Southern Division...
and from 2009, awarded to the best and fairest player in the SFL.
Winners by year
William Leitch Medal Winners: TANFL (1930–1934 & 1940–1985)
- 1930 – Jack Billett (Cananore)Cananore Football ClubCananore Football Club was an Australian rules football club, founded in 1901.It competed in the Tasmanian Football League as a junior club from 1901 to 1907, and as a senior club between 1908 and 1941....
- 1931 – Albert CollierAlbert CollierAlbert "Leeter" Collier was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.-Playing career:...
(Cananore)Cananore Football ClubCananore Football Club was an Australian rules football club, founded in 1901.It competed in the Tasmanian Football League as a junior club from 1901 to 1907, and as a senior club between 1908 and 1941.... - 1932
– Len PyeLen PyeLen 'Apples' Pye was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the VFL during the 1930s...
(North Hobart)North Hobart DemonsThe North Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League.Players to reach Australian Football League level include Paul Williams, Peter 'Percy' Jones, Daryn Cresswell, Chris Bond, James Manson, Jim Wright, Tony Pickett and several other big... - 1933
– Eric Hanlon (New Town)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:... - 1934 – Stan Sproule (North Hobart)North Hobart DemonsThe North Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League.Players to reach Australian Football League level include Paul Williams, Peter 'Percy' Jones, Daryn Cresswell, Chris Bond, James Manson, Jim Wright, Tony Pickett and several other big...
- 1940 – Geoff Kilmartin (Cananore)Cananore Football ClubCananore Football Club was an Australian rules football club, founded in 1901.It competed in the Tasmanian Football League as a junior club from 1901 to 1907, and as a senior club between 1908 and 1941....
- 1941 – Max Abbott (North Hobart)North Hobart DemonsThe North Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League.Players to reach Australian Football League level include Paul Williams, Peter 'Percy' Jones, Daryn Cresswell, Chris Bond, James Manson, Jim Wright, Tony Pickett and several other big...
- 1945 – Noel Reid (North Hobart)North Hobart DemonsThe North Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League.Players to reach Australian Football League level include Paul Williams, Peter 'Percy' Jones, Daryn Cresswell, Chris Bond, James Manson, Jim Wright, Tony Pickett and several other big...
- 1946
– Ernie Pilkington (Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1947
– Jack Sullivan (Hobart)Hobart Football ClubHobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :... - 1948 – Jim Brown (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1949 – Hamish Yaxley (Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
- 1950 – Warren Smart (Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:...
- 1951 – Rex GarwoodRex GarwoodRex Elvyn Garwood was an Australian sportsman who played Australian rules football in the Tasmanian Football League and first-class cricket for Tasmania during the 1950s.-TFL career:...
(New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947... - 1952 – Cliff Busch (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1953 – Terry CashionTerry CashionTerry Cashion was an Australian rules footballer from Tasmania.Cashion played five VFL games for South Melbourne in 1942 while stationed in Victoria with the army and would have played more had it not been for a knee injury....
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1954 – Bruce Roe (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1955 – Rex GarwoodRex GarwoodRex Elvyn Garwood was an Australian sportsman who played Australian rules football in the Tasmanian Football League and first-class cricket for Tasmania during the 1950s.-TFL career:...
(New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947... - 1956 – Robert Lewis (Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:...
- 1957 – Trevor LeoTrevor LeoTrevor Leo was an Australian rules footballer from Tasmania. He played for Hobart and New Norfolk in the TFL during the 1950s and 1960s.Rover Trevor Leo came to Hobart from Cooee where he was a Best and fairest winner. He made his Hobart debut in 1954 and was a member of their premiership side that...
(Hobart)Hobart Football ClubHobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :... - 1958 – Rex GarwoodRex GarwoodRex Elvyn Garwood was an Australian sportsman who played Australian rules football in the Tasmanian Football League and first-class cricket for Tasmania during the 1950s.-TFL career:...
(New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947... - 1959 – Mal PascoeMal PascoeMalcolm L. "Mal" Pascoe is a former Australian rules footballer and coach.He played 94 senior VFL games for the Essendon Football Club from 1953 to 1958, and played 177 senior TANFL games for the Hobart Football Club from 1959 to 1966....
(Hobart)Hobart Football ClubHobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :...
& – Murray Steele (Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1960 – Stuart SpencerStuart Spencer (footballer)Stuart Spencer was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League and Tasmanian Football League in the 1950s and 1960s.- VFL :...
(Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club.... - 1961 – Roger Browning (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1962 – Roger Browning (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1963 – Geoff WhittonGeoff WhittonGeoff Whitton is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League ....
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1964 – David Sullivan (Hobart)Hobart Football ClubHobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :...
- 1965 – Burnie PayneBurnie PayneBurnet 'Burnie' Payne is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hobart in the Tasmanian National Football League and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League...
(Hobart)Hobart Football ClubHobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :... - 1966 – Burnie PayneBurnie PayneBurnet 'Burnie' Payne is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hobart in the Tasmanian National Football League and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League...
(Hobart)Hobart Football ClubHobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :... - 1967
– John Richmond (Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
, – Stuart SpencerStuart Spencer (footballer)Stuart Spencer was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League and Tasmanian Football League in the 1950s and 1960s.- VFL :...
(Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
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– Neville Johnston (Glenorchy)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:... - 1968 – Robert Lucas (Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
- 1969 – Roger Steele (Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:...
- 1970 – Roger Steele (Sandy BaySandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:...
) - 1971 – Rodney OlssonRodney OlssonRodney Olsson is a former Australian rules footballer and coach who played with Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1960s.Olsson was a ruck-rover for Hawthorn but when he started his career he played as a half forward as well as on the half back flanks...
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1972
– Ricky GrahamRicky GrahamRicky Graham is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the VFL during the late 1960s.He also captain-coached TFL club New Norfolk...
(New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947... - 1973 – Rodney OlssonRodney OlssonRodney Olsson is a former Australian rules footballer and coach who played with Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1960s.Olsson was a ruck-rover for Hawthorn but when he started his career he played as a half forward as well as on the half back flanks...
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1974 – Tony Browning (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1975 – Trevor SpriggTrevor SpriggTrevor Sprigg was an Australian politician and legislator from Western Australia, as well as a former football star...
(Glenorchy)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:... - 1976 – Trevor Sorrell (Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
- 1977 – Mick Hawkins (North Hobart)North Hobart DemonsThe North Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League.Players to reach Australian Football League level include Paul Williams, Peter 'Percy' Jones, Daryn Cresswell, Chris Bond, James Manson, Jim Wright, Tony Pickett and several other big...
- 1978 – Peter HudsonPeter HudsonPeter John Hudson AM is a former Australian Rules Football player, considered one of the greatest full-forwards in the game's history....
(Glenorchy)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:... - 1979 – Peter HudsonPeter HudsonPeter John Hudson AM is a former Australian Rules Football player, considered one of the greatest full-forwards in the game's history....
(Glenorchy)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:... - 1980 – Gary Linton (Glenorchy)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:...
- 1981 – Robbie Dykes (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1982 – Tony MartynTony MartynTony Martyn is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League , Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League and with TANFL club Sandy Bay...
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1983 – Tony MartynTony MartynTony Martyn is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League , Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League and with TANFL club Sandy Bay...
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1984 – Scott WadeScott WadeScott Wade is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League during the early 1980s....
(Hobart)Hobart Football ClubHobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :... - 1985 – Graham HunnibellGraham HunnibellGraham 'Moose' Hunnibell is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League . He also had a noted career in Tasmania, where he played at North Launceston, New Norfolk and Clarence....
(New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
William Leitch Medal Winners: TFL Statewide League (1986–2000)
- 1986 – Andy BennettAndy BennettAndrew 'Andy' Bennett is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League during the 1980s....
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1987 – David CodeDavid CodeDavid Code is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League .An Old Haileyburian, Code spent just one season at Melbourne. He later played with Devonport in the TFL Statewide League and won the 1987 William Leitch Medal and was a member of their...
(Devonport Blues)Devonport Football ClubDevonport Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Devonport, Tasmania. The club previously competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football League but from 2009 it joined the newly reformed Tasmanian State League.... - 1988 – Adrian FletcherAdrian FletcherAdrian Fletcher is a former Australian rules footballer and current assistant coach. He is regarded as one of football's nomads, having played for five Australian Football League clubs in his 13 year career...
(Glenorchy)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:...
& – Michael SeddonMichael SeddonMichael Seddon is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League during the early 1980s....
(Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1989
– Scott WadeScott WadeScott Wade is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League during the early 1980s....
(Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club.... - 1990 – Ricky Hanlon (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947...
- 1991 – Gary Williamson (Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
- 1992
– Jason Gibson (North Launceston)North Launceston Football ClubThe North Launceston Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Launceston, Tasmania. Australia. Since 2009 they have played in the newly formed Tasmanian State League.-History:... - 1993 – Daryn Perry (North Hobart)North Hobart DemonsThe North Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League.Players to reach Australian Football League level include Paul Williams, Peter 'Percy' Jones, Daryn Cresswell, Chris Bond, James Manson, Jim Wright, Tony Pickett and several other big...
& – Rene Peters (New Norfolk)New Norfolk EaglesThe New Norfolk District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Southern Football League, in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:Entry to Southern District Football Assoc* 1934Entry to TANFL/TFL* 1947... - 1994 – Michael Maple (North Hobart)North Hobart DemonsThe North Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League.Players to reach Australian Football League level include Paul Williams, Peter 'Percy' Jones, Daryn Cresswell, Chris Bond, James Manson, Jim Wright, Tony Pickett and several other big...
- 1995 – Danny NoonanDanny Noonan (Australian footballer)Danny Noonan is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Brisbane Bears in the Australian Football League during the early 1990s...
(Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
& – Geoff Wiggins (Sandy Bay)Sandy Bay Football ClubThe Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... - 1996 – Danny NoonanDanny Noonan (Australian footballer)Danny Noonan is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Brisbane Bears in the Australian Football League during the early 1990s...
(Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club.... - 1997
– Fabian Carelli (Devonport Power)Devonport Football ClubDevonport Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Devonport, Tasmania. The club previously competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football League but from 2009 it joined the newly reformed Tasmanian State League.... - 1998 – Wayne WeidemannWayne WeidemannWayne Weidemann is an Australian rules football coach and former player. He is most notable for his career in the Australian Football League with the Adelaide Crows....
(Devonport Power)Devonport Football ClubDevonport Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Devonport, Tasmania. The club previously competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football League but from 2009 it joined the newly reformed Tasmanian State League.... - 1999 – Ben Atkin (Glenorchy)Glenorchy Football ClubThe Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:...
, – Matthew Jones (Clarence)Clarence Football ClubThe Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club....
& – Darren Trevena (Nth Bombers)North Launceston Football ClubThe North Launceston Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Launceston, Tasmania. Australia. Since 2009 they have played in the newly formed Tasmanian State League.-History:... - 2000 – Nathan Howard (Nth Bombers)North Launceston Football ClubThe North Launceston Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Launceston, Tasmania. Australia. Since 2009 they have played in the newly formed Tasmanian State League.-History:...
William Leitch Medal Winners: SFL Premier League (2004–2008) & SFL (2009–Present)
- 2004 – Brock Ackerley (New Norfolk) & – Roger Belcher (New Norfolk)
- 2005 – David Newett (Glenorchy)
- 2006 – Jesse Crouch (Glenorchy)
- 2007 – Brad Carver (New Norfolk)
- 2008 – Shane Piuselli (Glenorchy)
- 2009 – Roger Belcher (New Norfolk)
- 2010
– James Lange (Huonville Lions) - 2011 – Nathan Ross (New Norfolk)