Career
Leys, a defender from Trafalgar, played seven seasons for Richmond, from 1988 to 1994. He spent the next stage of his career in South Australia, playing with SANFL club Portuguese Adelaide, mainly as a centre half back. In November 2009, Leys was appointed Chief Executive of the Perth Football Club.
Leys returned to Portuguese Adelaide in 2012, as General Manager.
He resigned from his role in May 2013, for family reasons.