In Round 1 of the 2001 NRL season, Leis made his NRL debut in the Cowboys' 17–18 loss to the Brisbane Broncos.[3] He played 17 games for the Cowboys in his rookie season, starting 10 on the wing and seven at fullback, scoring five tries and kicking 21 goals.
In 2007, Leis again returned to the Redcliffe Dolphins, retiring at the end of that season. He ended his Queensland Cup career with 70 tries and 34 goals from 111 games.[9][10]
Statistics
NRL
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2001 season[11]
Leis' father, Peter, played centre for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the 1970s and 80s and represented Queensland seven times from 1974–77.[12][13] The Dolphins annual Player of the Year medal is named in his honour.[14]