O'Donnell posted 52 in an absolute hammering at Kardinia Park — the Bulldogs were blown out by 75 points by Geelong, so 52 barely clearing his 44 BE in that context is unsurprising but uninspiring. His in-and-out history at Western Bulldogs (omitted twice this season) continues to make him a liability at $323k. One more decent score doesn't undo the pattern; stay away.
PLAYERS / JAMES O DONNELL
Updated 17 May 2026
James O Donnell
#76/177
DEF
Price $323kBE 47Owned 0%Avg 76.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
✕ AVOID
Signals2/3 · Partial alignment
Form
ImprovingTrajectory
FlatConsistency
ConsistentRecent formSeason avg 76
52▼
76
76
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (DEF), ±$200k price band
James O Donnell
DEFBailey Banfield
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Form
R0
51
R1
44
R2
64
R4
76
R5
76
R6
52
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Pricing
Price$323k
Price$323k
Breakeven47
Breakeven47
Decision
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Intel feed
Recent intel
Injury Watch· T3
James O'Donnell still out and described as a huge hole in the WB lineup. No return timeline given in the club's updated injury list.
Injury Watch· T3
James O'Donnell (JOD) is listed as injured and out for Round 7 vs Sydney Swans, part of a significant Bulldogs injury crisis heading into the game.
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