David O'Connell (footballer)

David O'Connell (born 22 June 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the West Coast Eagles and Fitzroy in the Victorian/Australian Football League (VFL/AFL).

David O'Connell
Personal information
Full name David O'Connell
Date of birth (1963-06-22) 22 June 1963
Original team(s) Claremont
Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1988–1990 West Coast Eagles 27 (6)
1991–1992 Fitzroy 21 (13)
Total 48 (19)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1992.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A Western Australian interstate representative, O'Connell played most of his football as a ruckman and forward.[1] He came from a footballing family and started out at Claremont, his father John's club, before joining brother Michael at the West Coast Eagles. O'Connell had his best season in 1989 when he put together 18 games and had the second most hit-outs by an Eagles player behind Phil Scott.[2]

At the end of the 1990 season he was traded to Fitzroy, along with teammate Joe Cormack, in return for Dale Kickett. During his two season with Fitzroy, O'Connell supported John Ironmonger in the ruck.

References
  1. "David O'Connell Player Profile bio". West Coast Eagles Football Club.
  2. "David O'Connell". AFL Tables.
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