Career
Reiffel played in two premierships for Ballarat Imperials, before he started his VFL career in 1936, as a 25-year-old. He kicked at least one goal in all of his 16 appearances in 1936, including two finals, finishing the year with 31 goals. The following season, in round 16, he kicked a career best eight goals against Collingwood.
He spent three seasons with South Melbourne and was their leading goal-kicker in 1940 when he kicked 33 goals.