Leigh Ryswyk
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Leigh Ryswyk is an Australian rules football
er who played with the Brisbane Lions
in the Australian Football League
(AFL).
Ryswyk was a Victorian by birth but moved to Queensland as a child and represented his adopted state in the 2003 Under 18 Championship. After impressing on the wing for Southport, he was elevated from the rookie list prior to the 2005 AFL season
. He made his debut in round 11, against Fremantle
at Subiaco Oval
and had four disposals in a convincing win for the Lions. A quad strain meant the he didn't retain his place for the next game and he made no further appearances.
Since 2006, Ryswyk has played with North Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with the Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
The Brisbane Lions is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Brisbane, Queensland. The club was formed from the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL).
Ryswyk was a Victorian by birth but moved to Queensland as a child and represented his adopted state in the 2003 Under 18 Championship. After impressing on the wing for Southport, he was elevated from the rookie list prior to the 2005 AFL season
2005 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2005.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-National Cup:...
. He made his debut in round 11, against Fremantle
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
at Subiaco Oval
Subiaco Oval
Subiaco Oval , known colloquially as Subi, is the highest capacity sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia...
and had four disposals in a convincing win for the Lions. A quad strain meant the he didn't retain his place for the next game and he made no further appearances.
Since 2006, Ryswyk has played with North Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
.