Russell Ohlsen

Russell Ohlsen
Personal information
Full name Russell John Ohlsen
Date of birth (1955-12-01) 1 December 1955 (age 69)
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

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]

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "1979 - Tigers savour their kill". Google. The Age. 29 September 1979. p. 34. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  3. ^ Glenn McFarlane (5 June 2019). "Sensational Seventies: Russell Ohlsen". Collingwood FNC. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ "1984 - Shaw leads Bullants to victory". Google. The Age. 24 September 1984. p. 3. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  5. ^ "1985 - Russell Ohlsen back at Maryborough". Ballarat Courier. 23 May 1985. Retrieved 6 May 2024.