Charlie Priestley
Australian rules footballer, born 1916
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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]
Fullname
Charles Edgar Cecil Priestley
Born
22 June 1916
Seymour, Victoria, Australia
Seymour, Victoria, Australia
Died
26 September 1992 (aged 76)
Original team
Dookie
| Charlie Priestley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Edgar Cecil Priestley | ||
| Born |
22 June 1916 Seymour, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Died | 26 September 1992 (aged 76) | ||
| Original team | Dookie | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position | 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]
