[1] His brother, Noel Rohleder, played one game for South Melbourne.
Rohleder initially gained attention playing with Altona, and transferred to Williamstown in 1941.
However played only a single game against Port Melbourne[2] before being relegated to the reserves.
In mid 1942, Rohleder enlisted in the Australian Army, where he served until the end of World War II.
[3] In May 1943, while serving in Melbourne, Rohleder obtained a permit to play with St Kilda.