Rod Olsson

This is the player profile for Rodney Stuart Olsson (a.k.a. Rod Olsson), born in 1942. He played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL. Olsson also coached Sandy Bay, Geelong and Woodville.

Player Details

Name: Rodney Olsson
Full Name: Rodney Stuart Olsson
Alias: Rod Olsson
DOB: 23/04/1942
Height: 187cm
Weight: 89kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1962-1969) - 116 matches, 64 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Hawthorn (1962-1969)
      • 116 matches played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL, with 6 as captain

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1962 VFL Season Hawthorn 6 2 R02-05, R10, R13
1963 VFL Season Hawthorn 19 12 R02-03, R05-18, SF, PF, GF
1964 VFL Season Hawthorn 17 17 R01-17
1965 VFL Season Hawthorn 6 3 R01-06
1966 VFL Season Hawthorn 11 5 R01-09, R11-12
1967 VFL Season Hawthorn 18 10 R01-18
1968 VFL Season Hawthorn 19 7 R01-02, R04-20
1969 VFL Season Hawthorn 20 8 R01-20

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1969 VFL Season Hawthorn 6 R10-12, R16-18