[7] For personal reasons, Leahy didn't remain at Geelong in 1940 and over the next two years was approached by officials from Carlton, Essendon, Footscray and Richmond, but none were able to secure his services.

[8] He was unable to play for South Melbourne at that time as the hours he worked at a munitions factory wouldn't allow for training, but he appeared in 11 games for the club in 1943.

[10] An agreement was reached that Leahy could train in Footscray, so he spent the 1944 season with Geelong and played 15 league games.

[6][11] He managed to get a clearance back to South Melbourne in 1945 and made his return in round seven, against Fitzroy.

[6][12] A knee injury sustained in that game cost him a spot in the team and he was unable to get back in.