John O'Donnell (Australian footballer)
| John O'Donnell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John O'Donnell | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1947 | ||
| Original team(s) | Xavier College | ||
| Height / weight | 184 cm / 81 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
John O'Donnell (born 8 June 1947) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
He sustained a knee injury after taking a high mark over Ross Dunne, and contracted golden staph from the subsequent operation. The infection was severe, and he was unable to make a return to the VFL.
O'Donnell's cousin, Simon O'Donnell, was a cricketer for Australia and Victoria and also played VFL football for St Kila.
Notes
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 668. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
- John O'Donnell's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- John O'Donnell at AustralianFootball.com