Player Watch #6 Logan McDonald

[MarkP]

I am terrible at this but what sort of weight can we expect McDonald to put on? Does he have a body like Blakey who will most likely always be a bit thin, or does he have a body capable of reaching 100kg and being able to throw his weight around a bit?

Have a look at his frame.

He will be a monster if he wants to and works it.

Spent enough time around the iron to know it.

 

[CheapCharlie]

Looks like a 50 goal a year forward

 

[ScottBo]

I don't think we should underestimate the fact we are fortunate to pick up three draftees who played this year. It'll be interesting to see how the lost year of development impacts the draftees who missed the season.

Logan had the advantage of also playing against men. Just listened to an interview where he said he got hold of Josh Kennedy's training program, spent a lot of time in the country growing up so isn't fazed by moving away.

 

[SwansProudly]

I don't think we should underestimate the fact we are fortunate to pick up three draftees who played this year. It'll be interesting to see how the lost year of development impacts the draftees who missed the season.

Logan had the advantage of also playing against men. Just listened to an interview where he said he got hold of Josh Kennedy's training program, spent a lot of time in the country growing up so isn't fazed by moving away.

Likely top three draft selection and Perth key forward Logan McDonald talks about his amazing year, how he has kept a level head with all the hype, why he loved it at Lathlain this year, why he is happy to go anywhere in the draft and doesn’t think he’ll get homesick, how he got hold of Josh Kennedy’s training program during COVID, the strength of the WA crop in 2020, why he is such a good kick and his love of Collingwood and Scott Pendlebury

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36

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191cm

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86kg

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Mid

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26.5

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13.2

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13.3

5star

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4.1

4star

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4.9

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CL

4.9

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

12.9

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.3

3star

CL

3.6

4star

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12.4

4star

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7.6

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4.8

4star

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5.8

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2.6

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[Vin Rogue]

Its the first time in memory we've drafted a key forward. It feels a bit odd.

But he's gonna be good.

Really good.

T. McCartin

 

[Millky95]

Thought he would have been taken before he go to us. So stoked. So ******* stoked

 

[mtooler]

Good result, esp with Phillips gone.

Please, please Horse do not chuck this kid down the backline.

I'll lose my **** if that happens!

 

[Kiama Chris]

Have a look at his frame.

He will be a monster if he wants to and works it.

Spent enough time around the iron to know it.

He has broad shoulders and a strong frame. Should be able to carry another 6 or 7 kg added gradually. As long as he doesn't lose too much leap, agility and acceleration.
Big thing will be to turn softish boy muscles into hard man muscles.
Damn lucky he slid to us.

 

[caesar88]

I'll lose my **** if that happens!

If they wanted a defender, they would've just taken DGB.

Rest assured, McDonald is on our list to kick bags of goals.

 

[SwansProudly]

Four clubs said they would take Grainger-Barras, four said McDonald and three went with Thilthorpe, while Hollands received one vote.

Who would you have taken with pick No.1? We ask the recruiters

With Jamarra Ugle-Hagan off the table, Callum Twomey asks a dozen club recruiters who they'd have taken with Adelaide's pick

www.afl.com.au

 

[MarkP]

If they wanted a defender, they would've just taken DGB.

Rest assured, McDonald is on our list to kick bags of goals.

And to swing back at the end of quarters. Got to be realistic here

 

[Superstar swan]

As long as he puts the work in, no reason why he cannot add some muscle.

The most excited I’ve been for a draft pick in a long time

 

[SwansProudly]

“It was an unreal feeling and it still hasn’t sunk in, to be going to such a successful club. The list is in a great spot and I just can’t wait to get over there and start working hard,” McDonald said.
“I’ve already had so many kind messages from a lot of the players, coaches and staff, and I’m just wrapped and couldn’t be any happier.
“My family is super proud and so happy for me – Mum was bawling for five minutes, but she’s fine now – and it’s just a really good time for my family and everyone who has helped me along the journey.”

AFL Draft, Pick 4: Logan McDonald

We've selected Logan McDonald with pick four at the 2020 AFL Draft.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Superstar swan]

Hopefully they have him on a flight today, get stuck into pre season

 

[SwansProudly]

Hopefully they have him on a flight today, get stuck into pre season

and have many of our players (JPK, Lance, etc) meet him at the airport - given our other 2 drafts are local boys.

 

[swannyfan]

....With the 4th pick, the Sydney Swans select...Logan McDonald...

 

[RUNVS]

....With the 4th pick, the Sydney Swans select...Logan McDonald...

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I think Hawthorn would be pretty happy with DGB.

 

[Superstar swan]

I think Hawthorn would be pretty happy with DGB.

No doubt but they wanted mcdonald. Hence the Campbell bid. Dgb may very well prove to be the better player , but key forwards are worth the risk

 

[Kiama Chris]

....With the 4th pick, the Sydney Swans select...Logan McDonald...

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That is unspeakaby brilliant!

 

[Kapers]

I really want to reiterate with this kid, his dominance in the WAFL as well as his rediculous improvements are worth the risk of pick 1 let alone pick 4.
If he doesn't continue to improve he'll just be a stock standard 2nd or 3rd tall, but if he continues to improve he'll easily be best in the draft, and maybe the next best kpf.


I still think DGB is safer, but not many could resit betting on McDonald's monumental rate of improvement.

 

[RUNVS]

Interview with McDonald

Sydney Swans recruit Logan McDonald on Dwayne's World - Thursday 10th December

Sydney Swans recruit Logan McDonald chats to Dwayne after the 2020 AFL Draft.

player.whooshkaa.com

 

[Dan87]

Seems genuinely happy and his family look like good folk and supportive. It's his work rate at the end of the day that stands out for me. Runs the 2 km faster than Will Philips for example. Always talking about hard work when he talks and you sense a lot of resolve there. It's an outstanding foundation at such a young age.

Sounds like he'll be barfing at half time and making sure he's presenting just as hard in the last 5 min of each quarter as the first.

Can seriously kick a long goal ala Patton which I like.

Maybe not the fanciest, but effective. Will only get better and stronger. Watch out comp.

 

[McRobie]

DGB can go and enjoy the crumble of Hawthorn, trying to repel entry after entry. Getting rag dolled by Buddy for two years and then flogged by a beefed up McDonald, all the while eating bottom 4 ass.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

....With the 4th pick, the Sydney Swans select...Logan McDonald...

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Love a good midget melt

 

[caesar88]

I really want to reiterate with this kid, his dominance in the WAFL as well as his rediculous improvements are worth the risk of pick 1 let alone pick 4.
If he doesn't continue to improve he'll just be a stock standard 2nd or 3rd tall, but if he continues to improve he'll easily be best in the draft, and maybe the next best kpf.


I still think DGB is safer, but not many could resit betting on McDonald's monumental rate of improvement.

DGB will be a quality player I'm sure of it. But if we used pick 4, our highest pick in decades, on an intercept defender... vomit.

Love that the club saw the opportunity, took it, and filled a massive need, even if not the exact massive need I had hoped for.