Alex McDonald
Collingwood and Hawthorn
AFL career
107 games44 goals
- Debut
- R11 1990 v SYD9 June 1990
- Most recent
- R4 1999 v RCH17 Apr 1999
Stats
1999 | COL | 4 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 16.0 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 53 |
1998 | COL | 16 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 15.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 60 |
1997 | COL | 19 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 13.5 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 54 |
1996 | COL | 22 | 11.3 | 3.6 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 58 |
1995 | HAW | 13 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 14.2 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 59 |
1994 | HAW | 11 | 6.4 | 2.8 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 42 |
1993 | HAW | 1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 16 |
1992 | HAW | 14 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 11.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 42 |
1991 | HAW | 5 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 27 |
1990 | HAW | 2 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 47 |
Bio
Recruited from St Patrick's College in Ballarat, Alex McDonald entered the AFL system with significant expectations after being selected by Hawthorn with the first pick in the 1988 National Draft. Joining a powerhouse Hawks lineup in the midst of a golden era, he initially struggled to cement a regular spot in a midfield boasting established stars like John Platten and Gary Ayres. Despite showing promise, he managed just 46 games over six seasons at Glenferrie Oval. Seeking greater opportunities to play senior football, McDonald was traded to Collingwood ahead of the 1996 season, where he eventually found the continuity that had eluded him at Hawthorn.
At Victoria Park, McDonald reinvented himself as a disciplined run-with player and utility, capable of shutting down dangerous opposition midfielders while winning his own ball. He became a consistent contributor for the Magpies during the late 1990s, adding valuable experience and a mature body to the contest during a transitional period for the club. While his on-field career may not have reached the dizzying heights typically projected for a number one draft selection, McDonald proved to be a reliable and professional servant for two big Victorian clubs before retiring in 1999 to pursue a prominent career in player management.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Feb 1970 (age 56y 250d)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Anthony McDonald, James McDonald
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from St Patrick's College in Ballarat, Alex McDonald entered the AFL system with significant expectations after being selected by Hawthorn with the first pick in the 1988 National Draft. Joining a powerhouse Hawks lineup in the midst of a golden era, he initially struggled to cement a regular spot in a midfield boasting established stars like John Platten and Gary Ayres. Despite showing promise, he managed just 46 games over six seasons at Glenferrie Oval. Seeking greater opportunities to play senior football, McDonald was traded to Collingwood ahead of the 1996 season, where he eventually found the continuity that had eluded him at Hawthorn.
At Victoria Park, McDonald reinvented himself as a disciplined run-with player and utility, capable of shutting down dangerous opposition midfielders while winning his own ball. He became a consistent contributor for the Magpies during the late 1990s, adding valuable experience and a mature body to the contest during a transitional period for the club. While his on-field career may not have reached the dizzying heights typically projected for a number one draft selection, McDonald proved to be a reliable and professional servant for two big Victorian clubs before retiring in 1999 to pursue a prominent career in player management.