Career
Dunell was recruited by Street Kilda in the 2012 Rookie Draft, with pick 12. He made his debut in Round 16, 2012, against Brisbane Lions at The Gabba. He is the son of Frank Dunell, a premiership player for Essendon.
Dunell vice-captained Under 12 cricket for Victoria alongside current Australian fast bowler James Pattinson.
He then vice-captained the first eleven cricket team at Melbourne Grammar School. He also played seconds premier cricket for Essendon Club until 2011 when he decided to play professional football.