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Russell Ohlsen

Russell Ohlsen

Australian rules footballer

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]

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