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

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Fair enough, I heard that he had grown into the 190s, but buggered if I know where I got that from.

The rebounding half back flanker has become such a critical role these days, he is a genuine stopper, and his decision making has improved markedly this year, so although he could transition into the midfield, I wouldn't see it so much as a waste.

He'll have a greater impact on the game once he moves into the middle. With Wright and Ats down there and to a lesser extent McKenzie, we're stocked for HB's.

Luke has great hands in close. Clean and crisp. His kicking has improved. His decision making moreso.

Is developing into a very good defender as well.

Interesting time ahead.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

midfield next year. He is going to be perfectly suited to that inside/outside role.

 

[Black2Blue]

Could see his midfield move in the future, but if Spud retires as expected next year, who steps into his role? Lachie? Trade in KPD and free up Scotty T? Nielsen and EVW need more time. Tippo is depth only. I reckon LMac might end up taking on that role next year.

 

[Bell End]

Could see his midfield move in the future, but if Spud retires as expected next year, who steps into his role? Lachie? Trade in KPD and free up Scotty T? Nielsen and EVW need more time. Tippo is depth only. I reckon LMac might end up taking on that role next year.

And wearing the number 11

 

[Event Horizon]

Could see his midfield move in the future, but if Spud retires as expected next year, who steps into his role? Lachie? Trade in KPD and free up Scotty T? Nielsen and EVW need more time. Tippo is depth only. I reckon LMac might end up taking on that role next year.

Maybe Hibberd will step up after a big preseason.

 

[Event Horizon]

In fact, I would say that kids like Nielsen and EVW would grow into players a lot quicker if given a surprised senior opportunity.
I would say that blooding one or two kids this way might be a good idea once they've had a full VFL season under their belt.

 

[Black2Blue]

Maybe Hibberd will step up after a big preseason.

In fact, I would say that kids like Nielsen and EVW would grow into players a lot quicker if given a surprised senior opportunity.
I would say that blooding one or two kids this way might be a good idea once they've had a full VFL season under their belt.

Will be interesting to see if any of these three kids can push into the side next year. It also makes me wonder where Lachie is at, as I would guess the idea of trading him is just a BigFooty concoction at the moment, but struggle to see where he fits in a defence that is more mobile and physically imposing than its been for years.

 

[Event Horizon]

Will be interesting to see if any of these three kids can push into the side next year. It also makes me wonder where Lachie is at, as I would guess the idea of trading him is just a BigFooty concoction at the moment, but struggle to see where he fits in a defence that is more mobile and physically imposing than its been for years.

I think Lachie is cooked to be honest.
Since his hip injury, he's been running on rails and his mobility is shot.
Given he was never a good one on one defender to begin with, with intercept marking his main strength, in modern footy you've got to be able to show mobility once you don't mark the ball, and he has lost that completely.

 

[Black2Blue]

I think Lachie is cooked to be honest.
Since his hip injury, he's been running on rails and his mobility is shot.
Given he was never a good one on one defender to begin with, with intercept marking his main strength, in modern footy you've got to be able to show mobility once you don't mark the ball, and he has lost that completely.

Tend to agree. And the concussions have battered him hard. It's been a rapid demise, especially considering that the Taz and Lachie situations were basically inverted 12 months ago.

 

[TwentyNine]

We've know for a while now that he is the best goal-celebrator in our team, but I'm now beginning to wonder if he might be the best in the league.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Would love to see him snag a goal in his 50th game tonight

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

Injury update?

 

[Deddy]

s**t luck, was an amazing chase

 

[GarnerSmash]

Injury update?

Hammy. In the middle of the muscle so best one to have.

 

[ferball]

Such a massive chase.

Deserved better.

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

s**t result finding his spot is LMac

 

[TwentyNine]

That chase, instantly one of the highlights of our year and characteristic of what a dedicated footballer Luke is. Hoping it's good news on the hamstring front.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

We're going to miss his ability to play on Lynch.

 

[Shinboner '07]

Such an amazing player when he's got his confidence up.. Hope this doesn't dampen his confidence

 

[SMaturin]

The required effort.

 

[muttley45]

Horrible result for a great chase, and in his 50th game too, congratulations and commiserations Luke, you will be back for the business end of the season.

 

[Blueboy75]

How long is Mcdonald expected to be out for?

 

[Gasometer]

Wat did Bruce say when he caught him?

Did he cry?

giantroo do we have a YouTube clip of the chase of the Millennium?

 

[Devington]

 

[Hojuman]

How long is Mcdonald expected to be out for?

Standard 3 weeks + the extra 2 weeks with updates....