 He played for Marist Football Club in Churchlands in his junior career before being signed to Claremont.Leach played most of his football in the backline, but is best remembered for kicking a goal after the siren to win a game against Brisbane in 1997.Fremantle were behind by one point when Leach took a mark about 30 metres from goal, just seconds before the siren sounded to end the game.