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]

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.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Priestley
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