Russell John Ohlsen (born 1 December 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Collingwood in the VFL during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
[1] A utility, Ohlsen was used mostly as a ruck-rover but could also tag opposition players.
After a dispute with Carlton he successfully sought a clearance and crossed to Collingwood in 1979.
[2][3] Ohlsen played under Ray Shaw in Preston's 1982 losing VFA grand final, then was a member of Preston's 1983 VFA premiership side.
Ohlsen missed out on selection in Preston's 1984 VFA premiership through injury.