Anthony McDonald
Melbourne
AFL career
104 games41 goals
- Debut
- R4 1997 v FSC18 Apr 1997
- Most recent
- R19 2002 v WCE11 Aug 2002
Stats
2002 | MEL | 5 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 37 |
2001 | MEL | 20 | 8.9 | 6.5 | 15.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 62 |
2000 | MEL | 25 | 10.9 | 8.0 | 18.9 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 73 |
1999 | MEL | 11 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 12.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 51 |
1998 | MEL | 24 | 9.4 | 4.8 | 14.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 56 |
1997 | MEL | 19 | 9.8 | 5.6 | 15.4 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 58 |
Bio
Recruited as a mature-age prospect from Rochester, Anthony McDonald entered the AFL system relatively late, selected by Melbourne with pick 87 in the 1996 National Draft at the age of 24. He wasted little time adapting to the elite level, carving out a niche as a disciplined, hard-nosed run-with player who added necessary grit to the Demons' midfield. McDonald was often tasked with nullifying the opposition's most damaging playmakers, a role he executed with a physical edge that endeared him to the coaching staff and supporters alike.
McDonald was a key component of the Melbourne side that surged into the 2000 Grand Final, providing defensive balance in the centre square during the club's competitive era under Neale Daniher. The older brother of eventual club captain James McDonald, Anthony played over 100 games in just six seasons, rarely missing a match during his peak years. His career concluded at the end of the 2002 season, leaving a legacy as a reliable, team-first workman who extracted the maximum from his opportunity at the top level.
Profile
- Born
- 13 June 1972 (age 54y 130d)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Alex McDonald, James McDonald
Bio
1 revisionRecruited as a mature-age prospect from Rochester, Anthony McDonald entered the AFL system relatively late, selected by Melbourne with pick 87 in the 1996 National Draft at the age of 24. He wasted little time adapting to the elite level, carving out a niche as a disciplined, hard-nosed run-with player who added necessary grit to the Demons' midfield. McDonald was often tasked with nullifying the opposition's most damaging playmakers, a role he executed with a physical edge that endeared him to the coaching staff and supporters alike.
McDonald was a key component of the Melbourne side that surged into the 2000 Grand Final, providing defensive balance in the centre square during the club's competitive era under Neale Daniher. The older brother of eventual club captain James McDonald, Anthony played over 100 games in just six seasons, rarely missing a match during his peak years. His career concluded at the end of the 2002 season, leaving a legacy as a reliable, team-first workman who extracted the maximum from his opportunity at the top level.