Player Watch #11: Luke "Two Dogs" McDonald - Roo til end '26

[dus]

Love him.

Will be the hardest player in the comp in 2-3 years once he fills out.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Nominated Round 4 against Sydney.

What a top week that was.

 

[Maddox]

What a top week that was.

Sure was. Especially when you have a lot of Sydney supporting mates. Or when your Sydney supporting brother doesn't answer calls, respond to texts or Facebook messages

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Sure was. Especially when you have a lot of Sydney supporting mates. Or when your Sydney supporting brother doesn't answer calls, respond to texts or Facebook messages

My mother works with someone who barracks for Swans. She enjoyed going to work for the next week.

Swans - Full of Colcha.

 

[royals1922]

I truly believe that what we have in Luke you cannot buy in the draft.

I don't mean something that he learned when he got to the club and the senior players taught him some history of the club. I mean when he pulls on the Blue and White it means something to him. Its ingrained.

There is the very real prospect that we will look back in the future and know that pick 7 was unders.

This. Most draftees support another club in their youth or if they support NM have no direct connection to the club. This kid does.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Pissed myself laughing when LMac said in he postgame video "I'm not tough, my sister bashes me". LOL

 

[koshari]

Pissed myself laughing when LMac said in he postgame video "I'm not tough, my sister bashes me". LOL

maybe his sisters just tougher?

 

[abby]

I truly believe that what we have in Luke you cannot buy in the draft.

I don't mean something that he learned when he got to the club and the senior players taught him some history of the club. I mean when he pulls on the Blue and White it means something to him. Its ingrained.

There is the very real prospect that we will look back in the future and know that pick 7 was unders.

we already know pick 7 was unders, we have known for a long time, but we are selfish haha...we always want more lol

 

[Black2Blue]

Pissed myself laughing when LMac said in he postgame video "I'm not tough, my sister bashes me". LOL

Sign her up, Walshy. We can call her SMac (sister McDonald)

What are the rules for father-daughter selections?

 

[Black2Blue]

Loads of mongrel, heaps of talent, buckets of leadership, and a hefty left foot. The Luke Hodge comparison resonates well. The thing I remember about Hodge as a teenager was that his influence spread through the team at a young age, creating a culture in the club which has lasted the best part of a decade. I think we might start to see Luke impact the team in similar ways pretty quickly. #ReturnoftheShinboner

 

[SMaturin]

He's showing us the intangible qualities of a 100 game veteran. I've never this before. It's like reverse progression.

Normally with a kid you get glimpses of skill and relatively good decision making as the first signs of development.

With Luke we're getting acts of leadership and Cnut the likes of which aren't normal in a first year player.

Enjoy the ride.

 

[bengrina]

don't remember the particular game but I noticed a few weeks ago one of the opposition players was getting into one of our boys. The first bloke in to support was LMac as a 10 gamer!!. He's exactly what this club needed, the old shinboner spirit. On another note where do you see him playing the majority of his career? off half back or in the midfield?

 

[Heaps of fun]

Still lacking composure with the ball in hand but his positioning, defensive efforts and on-field leadership betray his age and experience.

 

[Just4Kicks]

I really like what he is producing every week, just hoping his courage is not going to cause some major injuries down the track. Surprised he didn't end up with a concussion last weekend.

 

[Roobound]

For those interested in first year players & how they stack up in the player rankings Luke is doing well, 4th overall
& lots of improvement to come.

http://www.afl.com.au/afl/stats/player-ratings/overall-standings#first_year_players/true

 

[koshari]

Sign her up, Walshy. We can call her SMac (sister McDonald)

What are the rules for father-daughter selections?

• might want to look into brother/sister selections as well, i hear joel Tippetts sister is pretty sporting as well.

 

[koshari]

Surprised he didn't end up with a concussion last weekend.

he was more at risk of bruised ribs by the looks of the footage, got him plumb in the side.

 

[Bigeasy]

What a tough mofo. Next Captain.

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[shinboner magic]

The kid is a gem and is having the time of his life.

he has such passion for the club and is such a joy to watch.

Cant wait till Jackson Archer plays next to this guy

 

[Gasometer]

don't remember the particular game but I noticed a few weeks ago one of the opposition players was getting into one of our boys. The first bloke in to support was LMac as a 10 gamer!!. He's exactly what this club needed, the old shinboner spirit. On another note where do you see him playing the majority of his career? off half back or in the midfield?

I saw it on the back flank in front of the Coaches box v Lions.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

When Luke kicks his first goal I expect a celebration not unlike John Aloisi's.

edit: Crap, didn't spell his name right the first time.

 

[Black2Blue]

When Luke kicks his first goal I expect a celebration not unlike John Aliosi's.

Cant wait. His first goal sits high on my wish list, preferably as a long bomb from 55.

 

[muttley45]

One ( of many ) of Lukes traits i like is that he is Visibly upset/angry if beaten in a 1 on 1, or makes a rare clanger, no head down, hands on hips, negative body language, determination to compete and make amends, 2nd and 3rd efforts are the norm, hopefully some of his team mates take notice.

 

[Arden]

• might want to look into brother/sister selections as well, i hear joel Tippetts sister is pretty sporting as well.

She's a beast

 

[Twinkletoes]

• might want to look into brother/sister selections as well, i hear joel Tippetts sister is pretty sporting as well.

Hollie Grima's going to slot into a KPF role nicely.