Russell John Ohlsen (born 1 December 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Collingwood in the VFL during the late 1970s and early 1980s.[1]
| Russell Ohlsen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Russell John Ohlsen | ||
| Date of birth | 1 December 1955 | ||
| Original team(s) | Maryborough (Ballarat FL) | ||
| Debut | Round 9, 1975, Carlton vs. Richmond, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1975–1978 | Carlton | 47 (25) | |
| 1979–1981 | Collingwood | 50 (22) | |
| Total | 97 (47) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A utility, Ohlsen was used mostly as a ruck-rover but could also tag opposition players. After a dispute with Carlton he successfully sought a clearance and crossed to Collingwood in 1979.
In Ohlsen's brief career at Collingwood he played in Collingwood's losing VFL Grand Finals in 1979 and 1980.[2][3]
Ohlsen played under Ray Shaw in Preston's 1982 losing VFA grand final, then was a member of Preston's 1983 VFA premiership side. Ohlsen missed out on selection in Preston's 1984 VFA premiership through injury.[4]
Olhsen later returned to Maryborough as their captain - coach. [5]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 677. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ "1979 - Tigers savour their kill". Google. The Age. 29 September 1979. p. 34. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Glenn McFarlane (5 June 2019). "Sensational Seventies: Russell Ohlsen". Collingwood FNC. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "1984 - Shaw leads Bullants to victory". Google. The Age. 24 September 1984. p. 3. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "1985 - Russell Ohlsen back at Maryborough". Ballarat Courier. 23 May 1985. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
External links edit
- Russell Ohlsen's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Blueseum Profile: Russell Ohlsen