David O'Donnell (rugby league)

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David O'Donnell
Personal information
Full nameDavid O'Donnell
Born (1968-04-06) 6 April 1968 (age 55)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1989–94 Manly Sea Eagles 8140016
1995 Sydney City Roosters 70000
1995–96 London Broncos 100000
1997 Paris Saint-Germain 2150020
Total11990036
Source: [1]
As of 23 January 2023

David O'Donnell (born 6 April 1968) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Sydney City Roosters in the NSWRL/ARL competitions. He also played for Paris Saint-Germain and the London Broncos in the Super League.

Playing career

O'Donnell was signed by Manly in 1989. He made his first grade debut for Manly in round 20 of the 1989 NSWRL season against the Penrith Panthers at Penrith Stadium. O'Donnell played over 80 matches for Manly including three of the clubs finals campaigns. He was released by Manly at the end of the 1994 season.

In 1995, O'Donnell joined the Sydney City Roosters but was limited to only seven games that season. O'Donnell later had stints with the London Broncos and Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "David O'Donnell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.
  4. "Manly First Grade Player Numbers". www.seaeagles.com.au.