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

[astrovic]

I haven't been to a game for a few weeks now...least since Luke has been moved upfield.

It was really noticeable how we are trying to get the ball in his hands so he can deliver the long ball..he is clearly rated internally as one of the best kickers in the side.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Seriously bloody strong. Plays with a shitload of power. Going to be a star. A pure footballer

 

[Arthur Cloke]

Improved his running out of sight over summer. It's not rocket surgery.

Its like me on my bike. I actually rode a unicycle up Mt Macedon last year, but I had to stop 3 times doing so to pop a few gels. But I trained and trained and trained over summer under the guidance of unicycle expert Pierre Van Der Hugengarten, so that now, I can climb Mt Macedon from every side, even while I'm blowing out candles.

 

[SMaturin]

Went with an EFC mate tonight (I know). He spent two quarters telling me that two dogs is his favourite NM player and highly he rated him. Getting noticed.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Went with an EFC mate tonight (I know). He spent two quarters telling me that two dogs is his favourite NM player and highly he rated him. Getting noticed.

It's the new do

 

[Roo Beauty]

His improvement this season has been nothing short of incredible. Has gone from a skinny half-back with shaky foot skills to a genuine 20 touch beast mid with a 60m laser boot.

 

[Donkey Chop]

His improvement this season has been nothing short of incredible. Has gone from a skinny half-back with shaky foot skills to a genuine 20 touch beast mid with a 60m laser boot.

I reckon it's the nice little 30-40 meter passes that have helped too

 

[the big lebowski]

His improvement this season has been nothing short of incredible. Has gone from a skinny half-back with shaky foot skills to a genuine 20 touch beast mid with a 60m laser boot.

And tackle breaker

 

[Jindrrk]

And tackle breaker

Apparently he leads our tackle breaking. I thought it would of been Ben but its in fact Luke.

 

[Bigeasy]

He's improved in so many areas and i keep remembering that article over the preseason on LMac who was doing private running sessions around the Yarraville athletics track. This is a kid who wants to the best he can. Love his attitude and the way he plays.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Apparently he leads our tackle breaking. I thought it would of been Ben but its in fact Luke.

Times it so well.

Doesn't let the tackler get a good hold and then bursts away.

 

[NMFC 1811]

He's improved in so many areas and i keep remembering that article over the preseason on LMac who was doing private running sessions around the Yarraville athletics track. This is a kid who wants to the best he can. Love his attitude and the way he plays.

Yarraville athletics track?

Where is this hidden gem?

 

[Bigeasy]

Yarraville athletics track?

Where is this hidden gem?

Whitehall st i believe

 

[LB2Snake]

Improved his running out of sight over summer. It's not rocket surgery.

Its like me on my bike. I actually rode a unicycle up Mt Macedon last year, but I had to stop 3 times doing so to pop a few gels. But I trained and trained and trained over summer under the guidance of unicycle expert Pierre Van Der Hugengarten, so that now, I can climb Mt Macedon from every side, even while I'm blowing out candles.

"to pop a few gels"

 

[The Pleb]

My favourite thing about the way he breaks tackles is that he doesn't really bother to fend off or step anyone. He picks a line just backs himself to run straight through whoever is in the way.

 

[North Viking]

Personifies that Number he now wears
I recon he will be our next captain!

 

[Boomerfan99]

Having a breakout year. Must be a smokey for Sid Barker.

 

[King Corey]

If..... there were no repercussions for his pride or team unity.. or we were as clinical as a Hawthorn in pursuit of success..

..would there be an argument for swapping the captaincy to Luke this summer?

 

[ferball]

If..... there were no repercussions for his pride or team unity.. or we were as clinical as a Hawthorn in pursuit of success..

..would there be an argument for swapping the captaincy to Luke this summer?

Personally - No. He needs to back it up for at least another season imo.

A Leadership role? - for sure.

 

[North Viking]

If..... there were no repercussions for his pride or team unity.. or we were as clinical as a Hawthorn in pursuit of success..

..would there be an argument for swapping the captaincy to Luke this summer?

I think it may be a bit too soon for Luke, I am happy for him to continue to track and grow to an elite player (as he has all the attributes and potential to do so)
I would hate to see the burden of captaincy burden him and stagnate his development. Let him keep developing. Allow ZB to own the captaincy and perhaps give JZ another year to be the leader we all know JZ can be.

 

[Jindrrk]

Luke MCDONALD – 6

New hairstyle modelled on Sonic the Hedgehog. Played with composure. Came off second best from electing to bump Laverde.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Luke MCDONALD – 6

New hairstyle modelled on Sonic the Hedgehog. Played with composure. Came off second best from electing to bump Laverde.

They only rated him a 4

 

[Jindrrk]

They only rated him a 4

Who, Laverde?

I was just posting that as I found the Sonic comment amusing

 

[Pykie]

Kicking is back to predraft levels, absolutely elite.

If he ups again next year, we will have an AA quality damaging mid on our hands.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Who, Laverde?

I was just posting that as I found the Sonic comment amusing

It's the perfect description of his hair.