Frank Dunell was born on 17 March 1958 and is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Essendon Bombers and the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian Football League.
10 Facts About Frank Dunell
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Originally from Queensland Australian Football League club Windsor-Zillmere, Dunell was recruited by the Essendon Bombers and made his senior VFL debut in 1979.
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Frank Dunell played in many positions during his career, including half back, the wing, forward pocket and at full forward.
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Frank Dunell was first recruited as a high flying forward from Windsor Zillmere however his mosT consistent form was found when he played down back.
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Frank Dunell missed the 83 grand final against the Hawks along with Ron Andrews and both played major roles in winning the reserve grade final against Collingwood that day.
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Frank Dunell played more games than anyone else in the bombers most successful era and he remained with the club until the end of the 1986 VFL season when he returned home to Brisbane and became a member of the Brisbane Bears original squad for the 1987 VFL season.
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Frank Dunell spent two injury interrupted seasons with Brisbane before retiring at the end of the 1988 season.
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Frank Dunell was the first Queenslander to win a VFL premiership and was later recognised as a member of the QLD Origin team of the century.
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Frank Dunell then coached various sides in North Old Boys, Old Essendon, Old Melbournians and finally Old Geelong.
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Frank Dunell was the senior coach of the VAFA State under 23 team and in 2005 took the All Australian Amateur team to Ireland to play against the All Ireland team as the head coach.