Charlie Priestley | |
Fullname: | Charles Edgar Cecil Priestley |
Birth Date: | 22 June 1916 |
Birth Place: | Seymour, Victoria |
Originalteam: | Dookie |
Height: | 180 cm |
Weight: | 85 kg |
Position: | Utility |
Statsend: | 1947 |
Years1: | 1938–1947 |
Club1: | Richmond |
Games Goals1: | 109 (12) |
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]