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

[Orange Peanut]

I'm fairly certain Luke had a lower limb injury, hamstring if I am correct? Why does his upper body seemed to have completely atrophied? From the recent nmfc video his body composition is not looking up to AFL defenders standard, he looks quite small.

If I see players training with pt's and what not over the off-season, as an accredited exercise scientist and physiologist - should I volunteer my time to the club during this period?

if you have the time, I can't think of a much more valuable volunteer.

 

[Gasometer]

I'm fairly certain Luke had a lower limb injury, hamstring if I am correct? Why does his upper body seemed to have completely atrophied? From the recent nmfc video his body composition is not looking up to AFL defenders standard, he looks quite small.

If I see players training with pt's and what not over the off-season, as an accredited exercise scientist and physiologist - should I volunteer my time to the club during this period?

May as well do Turner and Garner whilst you are down there.

 

[King Corey]

May as well do Turner and Garner whilst you are down there.

We still talking about the same thing?

 

[SMaturin]

Sooooo...

2017 should tell us whether we spent pick 9 on a lock down defender or not.

 

[marklovesbeer]

Sooooo...

2017 should tell us whether we spent pick 9 on a lock down defender or not.

Hoping EVW starts playing league & Luke goes into the midfield.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Route57]

if this guy has a Bont like season as far as leadership and performance goes, in collaboration with the way he speaks, Ziebell shouldnt think captaincy is deserved upon him in the next five or so years

 

[Only Forwards]

I've watched most of the years in review.

Luke's makes me excited about what's in front of us.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Expecting very big things from this bloke next year.

 

[tazaa]

Luke is very much a supporter living the dream of playing for North.
I just hope he continues to develop and push himself further, so that sustained success is reached.
He needs to become a grade if we are to become any good

 

[Only Forwards]

Luke is very much a supporter living the dream of playing for North.
I just hope he continues to develop and push himself further, so that sustained success is reached.
He needs to become a grade if we are to become any good

It needs to burn in his guts that people are writing us off.

He would be the biggest leader in the first to fourth years. He needs to take them with him.

Also has to play midfield.

His language is more positive than is typical from some of the others.

We will be playing finals next year, Luke says this and that belief is great to hear.

 

[Gasometer]

That run down of Cyril saw me swear with excitement.

I apologise to anyone who was offended.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Want to see him kick 20 goals.

 

[ansonholt]

The biggest thing about that interview for me is that he's not a boy any more. He's grown up, believes he belongs, and wants to be a leader on the field. Maybe prior to this year he didn't think that way. I think the hardship this year will have given him some perspective that could make him a much better player from now onwards. Could surprise many next year outside of the club.

 

[Hannem]

Make it happen Euge!

 

[Flawed Genius]

I reckon just leave the quote as it is.

 

[koshari]

That run down of Cyril saw me swear with excitement.

i loved it as well, except for the last millisecond when he pinged his hammy of course.

 

[Route57]

Bittersweet watching Josh Kelly transform into an elite player and dominate - considering both being in the same draft pool.

I understand LMac has had to develop his defensive game, and contend for senior spots with experienced players - but I really hope the exit of players will force players like him to take their game to a new level. I'd really like to see Luke develop his game into something that contends with the elite of GWS.

Where does Luke play now and where can we see him heading?

 

[ozzyoslo]

I've watched most of the years in review.

Luke's makes me excited about what's in front of us.

Sense of maturity coming through the video...

 

[Dirty_11]

'Two Dogs' will have a massive 2017.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Think he has to play midfield next year. Otherwise his draft pick is a huge pick for a half back flanker

 

[Donkey Chop]

Think he has to play midfield next year. Otherwise his draft pick is a huge pick for a half back flanker

Agree. My only worry is that we missed his defending when he was out. We'd need to replace him with someone capable of a lockdown role. Hopefully one of Hibberd or Vickers-Willis can come on.

 

[ViperR1]

Patrick Cripps at 13 in same draft.

Ouch.

Still, LMac has shown significant improvement and was unlucky with injury this year.

Hopefully he can continue an upwards spiral to become genuine quality, and not flatten out like some of our other talented players.

 

[muttley45]

Hope Luke has served his time as a permanent defender, into the midfield, and develop that nice left foot shot at goal regularly.

 

[ansonholt]

Think he has to play midfield next year. Otherwise his draft pick is a huge pick for a half back flanker

Yep, and when we retire a midfielder or two (Dal, Boomer part time) and have a glut of half back flankers, it's time to move him in there.