Chris Bell gives a medical update on O'Donnell, Croft, Gardner and O'Driscoll
The DA squad try a few different activities to supplement their education of stoppage setups, and head to The Breath Haus - a breathwork facility run by former AFL player Nathan Freeman.
Development Academy is an education program that is run for the Bulldogs first and second-year players over the course of the entire football year. Step right into the inner-sanctum of the AFL department via these sessions, as these nine players navigate their way through the beginnings of their careers. Episode 2 - FIRST YEAR ADVICE | With the 2023 National Draft complete, the club welcomes five new recruits. In the second DA session for the year, the second-year players provide the new recruits with their advice for handling their first seasons as professional athletes.
Ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft, we are introduced to the team behind DA (Development Academy) as well as the four second-year players, who are asked to reflect on what is different heading into year two.
The 20-year-old will remain at the Kennel for the next two seasons after re-signing until at least the end of 2025.
James O'Donnell's plans were to take cricket to the next level, but all that changed with an off-hand remark.
Ex-cricketer James O’Donnell will make his AFL debut against Carlton in the red, white and blue.
Just a few months ago, James O’Donnell was bowling for Essendon District Cricket Club pursuing a professional career in cricket.
