Simon O’Donnell

Biography

TOPICS: MC, SPEAKER, SPORT, MOTIVATIONAL The sporting career of Simon O’Donnell reads like a country boy’s dream come true… After excelling in sport at Assumption College in Kilmore, Simon moved to Melbourne to play Australian Rules Football with St. Kilda. After two successful seasons with the Saints, Simon was faced with a difficult but enviable decision whether to concentrate on cricket or football. He chose cricket and has never looked back.
Since his retirement from cricket after the 1992/93 season, Simon O’Donnell followed his lifelong passion of thoroughbred horse racing. His company OTI Management Pty. Ltd., primarily a Horse Racing, Breeding and Advisory Company, was formed in 1994. Since its inception the company has had many successes on the racetrack, winning their first Group One event in 1997.
Away from the track, Simon has extensive experience with the media, in the past he has had various roles with the Nine Network and today is host of the Cricket Show and all racing broadcasts on the network. Simon O’Donnell enjoys national recognition through his various commentary and hosting roles with the Nine Network and is widely respected as ‘an easy going and genuine good bloke. Simon O’Donnell is in great demand as a speaker and master of ceremonies!
Based in Melbourne, travels Australia wide.