https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/simon-o-donnell-s-son-signs-for-western-bulldogs-20230405-p5cyh7.html
Looks like he's starting off as a KPD to get him used to the game but we're bullish about what role he'll play once he develops. 197cms so another big lad on our list.
From the Clubs website.
Looks a really good appointment
https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/939478/dr-bridie-o-donnell-appointed-to-board-of-directors
Bookmark this.
O'Donnell sneaking back to Brizzy again on a mission to take over from Crazzy Vozzzy within 12 months.
Vozzy may have thought he was running the review but check this out...
Confirmed by Tim Watson
Garry O'Donnell is returning to the Brisbane Lions (not sure in what capacity)
Good Luck Gaz, thanks for your efforts, and best of luck for your future.
This does open up another coaching spot at Essendon. Maybe getting closer to a Bomber Thompson announcement.
According to @Essendon_FC on twitter.
"EFC Coaching Changes: Gary O'Donnell and Alan Richardson are moving on from Windy Hill. http://bit.ly/8XhXW9"
Again, no big surprise there.
guys just watched his handling of todays press conference and was reminded of what a smooth operator he is
my question is, how the hell is he not an afl coach
loved and admired him as a player and he looks totally in control in a coaching type role
not a snide attempt to troll knights...
Something I've wondered for a long time is why didn't GOD put his hand up for the job when Sheeds left? He has a great resume having been captain of Essendon, played in a premiership side (1993) as one of the few leaders of that particular Baby Bomber's side and was at Brisbane through their...
With many people here preferring a non-ex Nth player to be our coach next, I was wondering where's "chinese O'Donnell" at the moment ? And if people here think he is a worthy person to at least get an invite to apply for the vacant position?
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/80765/default.aspx
Good news for Essendon supporters but what do others think? Midfield coach of the Lions during the glory years, has worked well since returning to Essendon on modelling a fast midfield.
@Richmond/Kangaroos fans: Would...
From the club website
MELBOURNEfc is pleased to advise that it has appointed Kelly O’Donnell to the position of Development Coach.
A former Melbourne player, O’Donnell was renowned for his dedicated attitude towards his football, playing 80 games and kicking 67 goals for the Club between 1979...
The new Defence Assistant Coach:
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5419
Great to keep former Essendon premiership players around the club. I believe he will be better served as the Defensive coach.
Best of luck GOD! Gary must see the potential in Knights' coaching philosophies!
I love Gary O'Donnell's Enthusiasm. Dissapointed to here he is not interested in coaching (thanks Tockley)
Quotes from recent bomber tv interview:
"The destiny is in our hands"
"sydney beat hawthorn at MCG maybe we have a look at that tape" (what do you think?)
"a fascinating five plus...
He's gone a bit under the radar in regards to coaching a side next season imo. When he was up at Brisbane, I thought he would be a senior coach within the next 5 years. With quite a few positions up for grabs, will he get a gig somewhere? Personally i think if Sheedy goes, he is a ready made...
Not a troll, (seriously how could I) just wanted to find out the following from you guys.
Always wondered why O'Donnell was made captain over Harvey after Thompson retired around 1995.
Is O'Donnell held more highly over Harves at Essendon?
Seems as though those two might battle it out...
Gary O'Donnell - The man,the player,the future coach of Essendon? There's not many blokes who can match his story of perseverance in order to be a top league player.
From North Ringwood (a top recruiting area in the 70's and 80's for the EFC)
G.O.D played for an amazing 4 years in the u19's...
And ahh.... welcome back to.....ahh the ahh..... Cricket...Show. We have...umm a wonderful... show coming up for you...to ah day. Mark "Tubby"...Taylor will be umm... back on... to give us some tips.. as to...
etc etc.
I would never have imagined 5 years ago there could be commentators out...
given the fact that G.o'd just took the reigns for a week at bomberland, i thought it might be an opportune time to ask Lions fans what his actual role at brisbane was, and whether he was viewed by the lions heirarchy as senior coaching material, or more in the management side of football? was...
With all the threads discussing JYD'S negativity and possible replacements for him.
What are peoples views on Gary O'Donnell and his performance against the Bombers. Was he under orders to tank against Carlton.
...in Sheedy absence
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
After spending eight seasons as an assistant coach at the Brisbane Lions and Essendon, Gary O’Donnell is set to find out what life is like as a senior coach this Saturday afternoon at the MCG. O’Donnell is the man earmarked to take over from...
If Sheeds misses the chance to coach this week and the duty is left to Gary O'Donnell, you'd think the issue of tanking would be settled. Pagan would lie down and O'Donnell would be keen to prove his worth as a coach, thereby guaranteeing a win for the Bombers.
Is this why Sheedy is going...
Fri 28 January, 2005
Samantha Lane
Gary O'Donnell won't be surprised by people discounting Essendon in 2005. But the assistant coach admits that it wasn't until returning to Windy Hill recently after five years with Brisbane that he familiarised himself with the Bombers' underbelly of...
channel 9, channel 9, channel 9 .... why, why. why..... why dump Ian
Chappell yet keep that goose Simon O'Donnell .
Just give O'Donnell a comb and a mirror and show him the way out.
Has anyone heard who is in the mix, anyone got any ideas?
I have a few thoughts,some out there.
How about Marcus Ashcroft, he has been doing a great job at Southport.
How about prising Tony Lockett out of retirement, we need fresh blood,a forward into the mix of coaches.
Damian Harwick?
Why else would thier respective clubs want to give them away or tell the world "they're ready" for a senior coaching job.
I'm delighted mark harvey is out of the hawthorn race - just like danny jacobs i could see him making the club even worse off the field. i could also see him repaying...
Dry Rot seems to have stopped his series at 4, so i'll add one of my own.
I see him as the second best option behind Eade (not by much though), who is a good chance to end up elsewhere.
-Has been involved in 4 (about to be 5?) premierships.
-Lots of experience with Sheedy and Matthews...
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