Charlie Priestley | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Charles Edgar Cecil Priestley | ||
Date of birth | 22 June 1916 | ||
Place of birth | Seymour, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 26 September 1992 | (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 |
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]
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]
Charlie Priestley | |||
---|---|---|---|
Personal information | |||
Full name | Charles Edgar Cecil Priestley | ||
Date of birth | 22 June 1916 | ||
Place of birth | Seymour, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 26 September 1992 | (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 |
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]
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]