From out-of-contract to a Renegade once more, Rhiann O’Donnell’s journey has been one of perseverance and resilience.
Out of the game and living in Mildura throughout the 2020 winter, O’Donnell made the off-season move from Plenty Valley to Melbourne, travelling 542km each way to give herself the best possible chance of returning to the state set-up.
It paid dividends, with the 25-year-old blasting 488 runs and claiming 25 wickets to take out the 2020-21 Una Paisley Medal on premier cricket’s night of nights.
Her form was rewarded with a state contract for 2021-22 as well as a WBBL contract with the Renegades.
O'Donnell made her Victoria debut in November 2018.