at interstate Second XI standard. O'Connell was also a well-respected Australian Football player and umpire, having played for both Sturt and Port Adelaide in the SANFL, and then umpiring the 1967 Grand Final. He was awarded Life Membership of the SANFL Umpires Association in 2004. See also List of Test cricket umpires List of One Day International cricket umpires References External links 1936 births Living people South Australian National Football League umpires Australian Test cricket umpires Australian One Day International cricket umpires Port Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions) Sturt Football Club players Australian rules footballers from South Australia