Career
From 1910 to 1913 he was club captain, leading them again in 1915 and from 1919 to 1921. Leahy represented South Australia at interstate football on 27 occasions during his career. After retiring as a player he became coach of Norwood and guided them to two premierships.
Leahy was named as the ruckman in North Adelaide"s official "Team of the Century".