John Einsiedel
Richmond
AFL career
11 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1978 v CAR1 Apr 1978
- Most recent
- R18 1978 v SME5 Aug 1978
Stats
Bio
Recruited from VFA club Caulfield, John Einsiedel was a versatile mature-age recruit who arrived at Punt Road after establishing himself as a key player in the Association. Standing 183cm, he was utilised primarily as a half-back flanker and ruck-rover, earning his debut in the opening round of the 1978 season against fierce rivals Carlton. Einsiedel featured in 11 senior games during his solitary year in the VFL, providing a steady option for the Tigers before departing at season's end. He subsequently returned to Caulfield where he became a genuine club legend, amassing over 200 games, representing the VFA, and serving as both captain and coach during the club's final years in the competition.
Profile
- Born
- 18 June 1954 (age 72y 132d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from VFA club Caulfield, John Einsiedel was a versatile mature-age recruit who arrived at Punt Road after establishing himself as a key player in the Association. Standing 183cm, he was utilised primarily as a half-back flanker and ruck-rover, earning his debut in the opening round of the 1978 season against fierce rivals Carlton. Einsiedel featured in 11 senior games during his solitary year in the VFL, providing a steady option for the Tigers before departing at season's end. He subsequently returned to Caulfield where he became a genuine club legend, amassing over 200 games, representing the VFA, and serving as both captain and coach during the club's final years in the competition.