Charlie Priestley

Charles Priestley (22 June 1916 – 26 September 1992)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]

Charlie Priestley
Personal information
Full name Charles Edgar Cecil Priestley
Date of birth (1916-06-22)22 June 1916
Place of birth Seymour, Victoria
Date of death 26 September 1992(1992-09-26) (aged 76)
Original team(s) Dookie
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Position(s) Utility
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1938–1947 Richmond 109 (12)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1947.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Priestley played in the back pocket for Richmond in their 1944 VFL Grand Final loss to Fitzroy.[3] He missed selection in their premiership team the previous year.[4] He continued to be involved with Richmond after his retirement, serving as a board member of 36 years. During that period he spent some time as chairman of selectors.[5]

References

  1. "Charlie Priestley - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  3. AFL Tables: Charlie Priestley
  4. The Argus,"Grand Final Teams", 24 September 1943, p. 9
  5. "Servants of the Century". Richmond Football Club website. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012.


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