Charlie Priestley

Charlie Priestley
Personal information
Full nameCharles Priestley
Date of birth22 June 1916
Date of death26 September 1992 (aged 76)
Original teamDookie
Height/Weight180 cm / 85 kg
Position(s)Utility
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1938–1947Richmond109 (12)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1947 season.

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

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.