Norm McDonald
Footscray
AFL career
51 games67 goals
- Debut
- R7 1925 v NTH13 June 1925
- Most recent
- R18 1928 v STK1 Sept 1928
Stats
Bio
A foundational player for the club, Norm McDonald was a member of Footscray's inaugural VFL side following their admission from the VFA in 1925. Operating primarily as a forward, he possessed a keen eye for the goals, managing to boot 67 majors across his 51 games at a healthy strike rate during a low-scoring era. He remained a consistent selection during the Tricolours' first four seasons in the premier competition, playing a vital role in helping the side adapt to the higher standard of football before hanging up his boots at the end of 1928.
Profile
- Born
- 03 May 1898
- Died
- 31 Jan 1976 (aged 77y 273d)
- Birthplace
- Williamstown, VIC
- Deathplace
- Footscray, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 63 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA foundational player for the club, Norm McDonald was a member of Footscray's inaugural VFL side following their admission from the VFA in 1925. Operating primarily as a forward, he possessed a keen eye for the goals, managing to boot 67 majors across his 51 games at a healthy strike rate during a low-scoring era. He remained a consistent selection during the Tricolours' first four seasons in the premier competition, playing a vital role in helping the side adapt to the higher standard of football before hanging up his boots at the end of 1928.