| Russell Ohlsen | |
| Fullname: | Russell John Ohlsen |
| Birth Date: | 1 December 1955 |
| Originalteam: | Maryborough (Ballarat FL) |
| Debutdate: | Round 9, 1975 |
| Debutteam: | Carlton |
| Debutopponent: | Richmond |
| Debutstadium: | Princes Park |
| Height: | 183 cm |
| Weight: | 80 kg |
| Statsend: | 1981 |
| Years1: | 1975–1978 |
| Club1: | Carlton |
| Games Goals1: | 47 (25) |
| Years2: | 1979–1981 |
| Club2: | Collingwood |
| Games Goals2: | 50 (22) |
| Games Goalstotal: | 97 (47) |
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.
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.
In Ohlsen's brief career at Collingwood he played in Collingwood's losing VFL Grand Finals in 1979 and 1980.[1] [2]
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.[3]
Olhsen later returned to Maryborough as their captain - coach.[4]