Rod Olsson

This is the coach profile for Rodney Stuart Olsson (a.k.a. Rod Olsson), born in 1942. He coached Geelong in the VFL/AFL. He coached Woodville in the SANFL. He coached Sandy Bay in the TFL/TSL, winning two premierships with Sandy Bay (1971, 1972). Olsson also played for Hawthorn.

Coach Details

Name: Rodney Olsson
Full Name: Rodney Stuart Olsson
Alias: Rod Olsson
DOB: 23/04/1942

Coach History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1976-1979) - 91 matches
  • SANFL History: (1981-1982) - 44 matches
  • TFL/TSL History: (1970-1975) - 134 matches

Coach Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Geelong (1976-1979)
      • 91 matches coached for Geelong in the VFL/AFL
  • SANFL Accolades:
    • Woodville (1981-1982)
      • 44 matches coached for Woodville in the SANFL
  • TFL/TSL Accolades:
    • Sandy Bay (1970-1975)
      • 134 matches coached for Sandy Bay in the TFL/TSL
      • 1971, 1972 premierships won with Sandy Bay in the TFL/TSL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1970 TANFL Season Sandy Bay 22 R01-20, SF, PF
1971 TANFL Season Sandy Bay 24 R01-20, SF, PF, PR, GF
1972 TANFL Season Sandy Bay 22 R01-20, SF, GF
1973 TANFL Season Sandy Bay 21 R01-19, SF, GF
1974 TANFL Season Sandy Bay 23 R01-21, SF, GF
1975 TANFL Season Sandy Bay 22 R01-19, SF, PF, GF
1976 VFL Season Geelong 24 R01-22, EF, SF
1977 VFL Season Geelong 22 R01-22
1978 VFL Season Geelong 23 R01-22, EF
1979 VFL Season Geelong 22 R01-22
1981 SANFL Season Woodville 22 R01-22
1982 SANFL Season Woodville 22 R01-22