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James O’Donnell was signed as Category B Rookie in April 2023. A former cricketer and talented athlete across his junior years, O’Donnell was pursuing a career in cricket before switching back to football. The 20-year-old will become a third-generation VFL/AFL player, following grandfather Kevin and father Simon representing St Kilda during the 1940s and 1980s respectively. Yet to make his senior debut.

James O'Donnell

James O’Donnell was signed as Category B Rookie in April 2023. A former cricketer and talented athlete across his junior years, O’Donnell was pursuing a career in cricket before switching back to football. The 20-year-old will become a third-generation VFL/AFL player, following grandfather Kevin and father Simon representing St Kilda during the 1940s and 1980s respectively. Yet to make his senior debut.

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Latest Player Videos

  • 02:26

    Pre-Season Diaries | Week 1 wrap with James O'Donnell

    James O'Donnell gives us a wrap up of week one of pre-season training.

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  • 02:16

    James O'Donnell | 'For me it's all about learning and getting better'

    Jimmy reflects on a whirlwind four months at the kennel following putting pen to paper on a 2 year contract extension

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  • 01:09

    Two more for O'Donnell

    Check out some of James O'Donnell's best moments so far, following the news of his two-year contract extension.

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  • 00:38

    Dogs defender subbed after frantic defensive attempt

    The Bulldogs lose young defender James O'Donnell to injury after this lunging effort on Sam Wicks

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  • 00:41

    Which player's Baby pic is this?

    The boys try and figure out which of their teammates is in the baby pic.

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  • 00:46

    Which former Dog would you recruit?

    As we prepare to celebrate 140 years of the Bulldogs, the Boys offer their thoughts on which former player they'd recruit to join the squad.

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  • 00:29

    O'Donnell feels the love after slotting his first

    James O'Donnell kicks his maiden AFL major and his teammates flood to him

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Latest Player News

  1. O’Donnell signs for two seasons

    The 20-year-old will remain at the Kennel for the next two seasons after re-signing until at least the end of 2025.

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  2. From whites to red, white and blue

    James O'Donnell's plans were to take cricket to the next level, but all that changed with an off-hand remark.

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  3. O’Donnell follows family footsteps in dream debut

    Ex-cricketer James O’Donnell will make his AFL debut against Carlton in the red, white and blue.

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  4. Essendon CC to Whitten Oval: The journey of James O’Donnell

    Just a few months ago, James O’Donnell was bowling for Essendon District Cricket Club pursuing a professional career in cricket.

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