David O'Connell (footballer)

David O'Connell
Personal information
Full nameDavid O'Connell
Date of birth22 June 1963
Original teamClaremont
Height/Weight193 cm / 89 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1988–1990
1991–1992
Total -
West Coast Eagles
Fitzroy
27 (6)
21 (13)
48 (19)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1992 season.

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).

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.