'Astonishing' Mark O'Connor projected to become 'special player' after breakout season

'Mark the Shark' has gone from "not knowing how to kick the ball" to an ever-present defender in three years.

Former Kerry footballer Mark O'Connor will become a 'special player' according to his Geelong teammates.

'Mark the Shark' enjoyed a breakout AFL season in 2019, as he went from seven-game rookie to ever-present defender, barring two games out injured, as the Cats topped the table before losing out to eventual champions Richmond at the preliminary final (last-four) stage.