Russell Ohlsen

Russell Ohlsen
Personal information
Date of birth1 December 1955
Original teamMaryborough (Ballarat FL)
DebutRound 9, 1975, Carlton
v. Richmond, at Princes Park
Height/Weight183 cm / 80 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1975-1978
1979-1981
Total
Carlton
Collingwood
47 (25)
50 (22)
97 (47)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1981 season.

Russell 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.

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 losing Grand Finals in his first two seasons.

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