Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Some highlights here

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6CWIBxlbkdA?feature=share

[Dry Rot]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

O?Donnell is a third generation VFL/AFL player, following grandfather Kevin and Father Simon representing St Kilda during the 1940s and 1980s respectively.

I am sure that Saints fans are very happy for him.

[Bullies]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

I really liked what I saw on Friday. O'Donnell looks like a kid who is calm under pressure, makes good decisions and has a confidence to back himself regardless of the opposition around him. Couple that with what looks like supreme athleticism and i can see why the MC has persisted with him. I think he is the real deal. Play him as a third tall for the next 12-24 months and let him grow in every aspect of the game. You cant teach what he has, but you can teach the polish on top of it.

Not sure if you saw him talking to Riewoldt during the game but Riewoldt was actually telling him how to read a forward and where they run. He told him how he would have been out of position on a number of occassions if the mids knew how to deliver the ball. Obviously Riewoldt knew he was hanging them up but JOD said he learnt a heap from him.

[GVGjr]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Not sure if you saw him talking to Riewoldt during the game but Riewoldt was actually telling him how to read a forward and where they run. He told him how he would have been out of position on a number of occassions if the mids knew how to deliver the ball. Obviously Riewoldt knew he was hanging them up but JOD said he learnt a heap from him.

I seem to recall Jarryd Roughead doing the same for Reuben William in a VFL game. Getting a gun forward to do some work with young defenders could be invaluable.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

I seem to recall Jarryd Roughead doing the same for Reuben William in a VFL game. Getting a gun forward to do some work with young defenders could be invaluable.

Jarrad Grant could come back. I’m on board. He could surprise on the track and end up back on the list. It’s still possible.

[azabob]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

I'm assuming he stays as Cat B?

You missed the previous seven posts trying to figure that very question out?

[Axe Man]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

The owner of the compendium has gone MIA...

Haha, just got back from overseas and have updated for Scott and O'Donnell re-signings. Did I miss any others? The board hasn't exploded so I'm assuming McComb is still waiting for his 5 year extension?

[azabob]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Haha, just got back from overseas and have updated for Scott and O'Donnell re-signings. Did I miss any others? The board hasn't exploded so I'm assuming McComb is still waiting for his 5 year extension?

Where did you go?

[EasternWest]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Haha, just got back from overseas and have updated for Scott and O'Donnell re-signings. Did I miss any others? The board hasn't exploded so I'm assuming McComb is still waiting for his 5 year extension?

Updated what?

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Haha, just got back from overseas and have updated for Scott and O'Donnell re-signings. Did I miss any others? The board hasn't exploded so I'm assuming McComb is still waiting for his 5 year extension?

Welcome back hope the trip went well

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Updated what?

Stop the nonsense EW, you know exactly what he means.

Ironing on these numbers onto his duffle coat.

Please a little seriousness from time to time.

[jeemak]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

If only there was a comprehensive compendium of this information that we could refer to for such answers.

On that note, where is Axe?

[jeemak]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

I?d assume he?s staying Cat B. There?s absolutely no good reason to move him unless he threw a mega tantrum. Referencing team first leads me to believe that did not happen. Since I do not think that would happen, I?d assume 100% he?s staying Cat B.

Plus usually the language is about elevating rookies. He?s just had his contract extended/re-signed.

If he's good enough we should put him on the main list and start paying him accordingly with the appropriate contract arrangements.

[jeemak]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Haha, just got back from overseas and have updated for Scott and O'Donnell re-signings. Did I miss any others? The board hasn't exploded so I'm assuming McComb is still waiting for his 5 year extension?

Excuse my lateness and apologies for not understanding anything you're talking about when it comes to updates that simply can't exist due to no practical vehicles to facilitate them.

[Mofra]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Stop the nonsense EW, you know exactly what he means.

Ironing on these numbers onto his duffle coat.

Please a little seriousness from time to time.

Do modern players know what a duffle coat is?
I haven't seen Cody Weightman wearing one, so I'm guessing no.... although he didn't know who Nirvana was, so I might be giving him too much credit.