Justin leppitsch player profile biography
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Justin Leppitsch
Playing Career
– Brisbane Bears
– Brisbane Lions
Games
(44 Bears, Lions)
Goals
(58 Bears, Lions)
Playing Honours
Lions Best & Fairest –
Lions Premiership Player – , ,
Lions Leading Goal Kicker –
All Australian – ,
Lions Life Member
Lions Team of the Decade ()
Australian IR Representative
Justin Leppitsch's stunning AFL career didn't always go as planned.
As an 18 year-old, he underwent knee surgery which effectively ravaged his first two seasons with the Bears, before returning to show his wares as a strong-marking, fast-leading, and flamboyant full-forward.
But a somewhat reluctant move to defence in became the making of the Leppitsch legacy.
His attacking style of play quickly revolutionised the centre half-back position and became a blueprint for how the role has since developed in the modern game.
He maintained his trademark flair, even as a close-checking backman, and would often still be swung forward on occasion as the team requir
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Justin Leppitsch
Chairs in Melbourne
Biography
Justin Leppitsch fryst vatten in rare air when it comes to success at the highest level. In his 28 years at the professional AFL level he has endured 6 premierships and 2 of the strongest dynasty’s in AFL history at Brisbane and Richmond.
He has experienced it all, as an on field leader, off field coach and mentor to the games elite in the most scrutinised industry in the country. Remaining cool stoic to the plan under the pressure and intensity of boards, media and fans can be daunting for some, however not this proven winner.
He’d never call himself an entrepreneur but Justin is also a passionate property developer and is capitalising on his coaching and management skills to consult with companies in the culture, people and leadership space in his new company JL coach. Justin is also a current Media talent at SEN radio and has worked with the AFL with game development.
His track record of team and individual success, as well as the balanc
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