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Title: Dean MacDonald [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 18, 2010, 07:51:37 PM
Dean MacDonald

Player statistics

    * Former club:Gippsland Power / Morwell Tigers
    * DOB:06/07/1992
    * Height:184cm
    * Weight:87kg
    * Position:Forward

video: http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/305617/dean-macdonald/
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roar%20vision%20archive/tabid/11454/contentid/314439/default.aspx (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roar%20vision%20archive/tabid/11454/contentid/314439/default.aspx)

(http://mm.afl.com.au/portals/0/mcdonald_dean.jpg)

Player assessment

Powerfully built medium forward. Was Gippsland Power's leading goalkicker in the TAC Cup with 42.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: one-eyed on November 18, 2010, 07:52:48 PM
Guy on SEN just said MacDonald is classy but doesn't show it that often. A finisher offerer.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Rodgerramjet on November 18, 2010, 07:53:33 PM
Speculator by the sounds of it.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on November 18, 2010, 07:55:35 PM
184 cm and 87 kg. Has abit of bulk about him. I like it. No runts as in the past.

Welcome Dean.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Rodgerramjet on November 18, 2010, 07:58:20 PM
No runts as in the past.



Sounds good
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: one-eyed on November 18, 2010, 08:38:08 PM
Here's the vision of MacDonald:

http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/305617/dean-macdonald/
or
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roar%20vision%20archive/tabid/11454/contentid/314439/default.aspx (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roar%20vision%20archive/tabid/11454/contentid/314439/default.aspx)
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Rodgerramjet on November 18, 2010, 08:49:29 PM
Guy on SEN just said MacDonald is classy but doesn't show it that often. A finisher offerer.

Sounds like he might be a little bit lazy. A bit of maturity might flush that out of him. and a few right hooks from Jake King :lol
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 18, 2010, 09:01:32 PM
Deano's football will speak for him, smart, brave, strong, good kick, both sides, good hands, speed, has the whole package.
terrific around goals & can kick 60 easy. Richmond supporter, the ball is in his court. Just turned 18 a few months back & just finished VCE.

Welcome to Tigerland lad  :thumbsup  ;D
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 18, 2010, 09:03:20 PM
Deano's football will speak for him, smart, brave, strong, good kick, both sides, good hands, speed, has the whole package.
terrific around goals & can kick 60 easy. Richmond supporter, the ball is in his court. Just turned 18 a few months back & just finished VCE.

Welcome to Tigerland lad  :thumbsup  ;D

Sounds like you rate him Monk
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 18, 2010, 09:05:28 PM
Deano's football will speak for him, smart, brave, strong, good kick, both sides, good hands, speed, has the whole package.
terrific around goals & can kick 60 easy. Richmond supporter, the ball is in his court. Just turned 18 a few months back & just finished VCE.

Welcome to Tigerland lad  :thumbsup  ;D

Sounds like you rate him Monk

Ready made footballer WP, take it very serious & is not lazy
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Go Richo 12 on November 18, 2010, 09:28:10 PM
Deano's football will speak for him, smart, brave, strong, good kick, both sides, good hands, speed, has the whole package.
terrific around goals & can kick 60 easy. Richmond supporter, the ball is in his court. Just turned 18 a few months back & just finished VCE.

Welcome to Tigerland lad  :thumbsup  ;D

Sounds like you rate him Monk
Sounds like he knows him!
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: one-eyed on November 18, 2010, 10:05:47 PM
2010 National Draft - Dean MacDonald Pick 51

DOB: 6/7/92
Height: 185cm
Weight: 87kg
Club: Gippsland

WATCH DEAN MACDONALD HIGHLIGHTS: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roarvisionarchive/tabid/11454/contentid/314439/default.aspx

In the RFC recruiters' words:
Dean is a very lively half forward who has the capabilities to kick goals in lots of different ways.  He is an excellent set shot for goal but also has great crumbing ability and goal sense.  He is a very strong contested mark with a real ability to run and jump at the footy. Dean also applies excellent defensive pressure with his willingness to chase combined with his outstanding leg speed.

Dean played the whole year with Gippsland Power and kicked 43 goals as a permanent forward which was a great effort considering it was his first year in the TAC system.  Previously he had played junior and senior footy with Morwell.

Dean is very early in his development phase and we feel he has only scratched the surface as to the player he can become.  With our coaching and development we feel he can add to the exciting traits he already possesses and become a fine player for the Richmond Football Club.


In his own words:

What type of player are you?

Quick, smart and a willing learner. Hard at the ball and fair.

Which AFL player do you feel you resemble and why?
Mark LeCras, because he is quick, smart and good around the goals.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Speed, ball-handling skills and kicking for goal. I can also mark very well.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Attack to defence, not that I'm bad. I could just make it a lot better.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
St Kilda, because my dad and brother barracked for them.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My dad, because he always gives me support and great advice. He also gives me positive feedback so I can improve, and it has worked.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/News/2010NationalDraftNews/DeanMacDonald/tabid/15515/Default.aspx
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Lozza on November 18, 2010, 10:36:16 PM
Like the look of this kid, knows where the goals are, havent had a player like this for a while.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: DCrane on November 18, 2010, 10:51:17 PM
Looks a very good mark under pressure too. Is goal hungry, we need a dash of that. Seems to lack a bit of pace both off the mark and on change of direction but he can improve there. No worries with composure. Looks a great find, can't wait to see him in action.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Rodgerramjet on November 18, 2010, 10:53:51 PM
Sounds like a good replacement for Nahas or King
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Infamy on November 18, 2010, 10:54:11 PM
Richmond supporter
No he's not
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: DCrane on November 18, 2010, 11:18:08 PM
Sounds like a good replacement for Nahas or King

Yes he certainly looks a forward pocket who could easily fill in at FF, in the mould of a Mark LeCras. Or should I say, ala LeCras
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: eliminator on November 19, 2010, 07:12:53 AM
Need a small forward. Hopefully he turns out to be that
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Oiafi on November 19, 2010, 07:18:35 AM
Sounds like a good replacement for Nahas or King

Sounds like he could play the role that Andy Collins played for us last year.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Penelope on November 19, 2010, 09:43:27 AM
Deano's football will speak for him, smart, brave, strong, good kick, both sides, good hands, speed, has the whole package.
terrific around goals & can kick 60 easy. Richmond supporter, the ball is in his court. Just turned 18 a few months back & just finished VCE.

Welcome to Tigerland lad  :thumbsup  ;D

Thought the name was familiar. July it was when you mentioned him to me.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 19, 2010, 01:34:54 PM
Richmond supporter
No he's not

l was mis-informed & was told after l posted


Edited: No need for the personal insult
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 19, 2010, 01:36:49 PM
Looks a very good mark under pressure too. Is goal hungry, we need a dash of that. Seems to lack a bit of pace both off the mark and on change of direction but he can improve there. No worries with composure. Looks a great find, can't wait to see him in action.

dont know where you get lack of speed from. his very quick
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 19, 2010, 01:43:09 PM
Deano's football will speak for him, smart, brave, strong, good kick, both sides, good hands, speed, has the whole package.
terrific around goals & can kick 60 easy. Richmond supporter, the ball is in his court. Just turned 18 a few months back & just finished VCE.

Welcome to Tigerland lad  :thumbsup  ;D

Thought the name was familiar. July it was when you mentioned him to me.

   ;D  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Infamy on November 19, 2010, 06:03:40 PM
Richmond supporter
No he's not

l was mis-informed & was told after l posted
Take it easy princess, all I said was "No he's not"
Not like I said "OMG, he's a Saints fan u effin loozer dum "



Edited for deliberately avoiding the swear filter. As mentioned many times the "c" word in any form is unacceptable and wont be tolerated. Also quote edited
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: 1965 on November 19, 2010, 06:18:00 PM
Richmond supporter
No he's not

l was mis-informed & was told after l posted
Take it easy princess, all I said was "No he's not"
Not like I said "OMG, he's a Saints fan u effin loozer dum "



Edited for deliberately avoiding the swear filter. As mentioned many times the "c" word in any form is unacceptable and wont be tolerated. Also quote edited

You need to toughen up on the language used on this site.

Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 19, 2010, 06:51:39 PM
Yeah Imfamy  ;D so l got sucked in at the time No1 Cares.
What comes around goes around  ;D
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: DCrane on November 19, 2010, 06:55:49 PM
dont know where you get lack of speed from. his very quick

I can't see his name anywhere in these draft camp results:

20 metre sprint Result (seconds)
1 Joel Wilkinson 2.75 (combine record). He also scored 15.3 in the beep test.
2 Brad Harvey 2.78
3 Nathan Batley 2.81
4 Daniel Farmer 2.83
5 Ryan Brabazon 2.84
=6 Shane Kersten 2.88
=6 Gerald Ugle 2.88
8 Angus Litherland 2.89
9 Billie Smedts 2.91

Agility run Result (seconds)
1 Billie Smedts 7.90
2 Dion Prestia 8.00
3 Viv Michie 8.01
4 Aaron Mullett 8.03
5 Ryan Brabazon 8.04
=6 Josh Green 8.07
=6 Mitchell Wallis 8.07
8 Jacob Gilbee 8.10
9 Daniel Farmer 8.13
10 Jayden Pitt 8.15

Repeat sprints (seconds)

1 Joel Wilkinson 23.40
2 Brad Harvey 23.46
3 Kieran Harper 23.84
4 Cameron Johnston 24.02
5 Dion Prestia 24.15
6 Nathan Batley 24.23
7 Anton Hamp 24.30
8 Shane Kersten 24.39
9 Seb Tape 24.42
10 Alex Browne 24.44

Beep test/shuttle run
1 Hayden Hector 15 7 (record)
=2 Andrew Gaff 15 3
=2 Joel Wilkinson 15 3
=4 Jacob Gilbee 15 1
=4 Ryan Brabazon 15 1
6 Dyson Heppell 14 13
7 Cameron O'Shea 14 10
8 Josh Caddy 14 9
9 Rohan Bewick 14 7
10 Ryan Lester 14 6

3km time trial result (mins:secs)
1 Andrew Gaff 10:00
2 Cameron O'Shea 10:03
3 Hayden Hector 10:04
4 Jamie Cripps 10:15
5 Jack Newnes 10:16
6 Rohan Bewick 10:18
7 Joel Wilkinson 10:26
8 Josh Caddy 10:33
=8 Ariel Steinberg 10:33
10 Lucas Cook 10:34

Tigermonk, go back to your campfire and your Lee Kernaghan CD's, and back to telling your toothless mates how good you used to be at footy.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 19, 2010, 07:13:12 PM

Tigermonk, go back to your campfire and your Lee Kernaghan CD's, and back to telling your toothless mates how good you used to be at footy.


not into that kind of music & dont have to tell my mates cause they remind me  ;D but thanks for your personal concern
l dont care what your draft camp results are, cause thats all they are. results of punishment on paper dont make you a champion footballer as do stats that are worthless to the game  ;D
thought you would have learnt that by now being a Richmond supporters that stats dont win games.
maybe the player had the flu, maybe the player had a injury, maybe the players is the next Buddy Franklin  ;D l'm sure you said the same about Franklin, was he on the draft camp stats ??? well crane nose
Do more research you will find somewhere on google that speed is his weapon duh
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 19, 2010, 07:23:41 PM
Selection No.51: Dean MacDonald (Gippsland Power)
Player profile
"MacDonald kicked 43.18 in the TAC Cup this year, so he's a very nice kick at goal. He's very quick. He's 6"1 and can take a good mark, so we think he gives us something that we really needed at the club. He kicked four goals in a quarter during one of the TAC Cup finals and was really dominant."


http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/105370/default.aspx

didnot have to look far so Dallascrane l think that just made you look a bit stupid, comes off the Richmond website  :rollin
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2010, 11:26:45 PM
Summary from Inside Football

DEAN MACDONALD
forward
Gippsland Power
Born: 6/7/92
Ht: 186cm
Wt: 84kg
"Dean's an explosive forward who finished second on theTAC Cup goalkicking with 42. A dynamic and powerful sort of player who is quick and can play half forward/forward pocket and can take a mark." - Gippsland Power coach Damian Carroll

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=12125.0


MacDonald's TAC Cup stats...

M Gls Bhd HS B NB GlsAv BpPGAv Mks KE KIE HE HIE HR Tks FF FA GLR SG CM UCM
19 43 18   6 10 3     2          1      52  85 76  48 14  39   84 15 15  1    1  14   39

http://www.sportingpulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=Dean%20Macdonald&action=PSTATS&pID=190893630&client=1-3020-0-102897-8056772 (http://www.sportingpulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=Dean%20Macdonald&action=PSTATS&pID=190893630&client=1-3020-0-102897-8056772)

Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Infamy on November 19, 2010, 11:31:57 PM
Richmond supporter
No he's not

l was mis-informed & was told after l posted
Take it easy princess, all I said was "No he's not"
Not like I said "OMG, he's a Saints fan u effin loozer dum "



Edited for deliberately avoiding the swear filter. As mentioned many times the "c" word in any form is unacceptable and wont be tolerated. Also quote edited
Sorry, I wasn't trying to deliberately avoid the swear filter, I was just trying to type it using gen y text speak and didn't look at the post after it went up to see how it came out
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: one-eyed on November 20, 2010, 06:35:44 AM
Here's a couple more pics of MacDonald from the TAC Cup GF....

(http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dean+Macdonald+TAC+Cup+Grand+Final+Cannons+a7k_7Cpob9Ql.jpg)
(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dean+Macdonald+TAC+Cup+Grand+Final+Cannons+xxIdr4xUe0Al.jpg)
(http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dean+Macdonald+TAC+Cup+Grand+Final+Cannons+T7u46vOeeqSl.jpg)
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Stripes on November 21, 2010, 09:25:19 PM
With those tatts he'll be mates with Dusty straight away  ;)
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: RedanTiger on November 21, 2010, 11:56:05 PM
maybe the player had the flu, maybe the player had a injury, maybe the players is the next Buddy Franklin  ;D l'm sure you said the same about Franklin, was he on the draft camp stats ??? well crane nose
Do more research you will find somewhere on google that speed is his weapon duh

Just did a quick check and as thought, Dean did not get selected for draft camp in Canberra so very hard to get a place in those lists if you don't compete.

You would have to probably go to club testing to check his speed or lack thereof OR wait and see for yourself.
 
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Owl on November 22, 2010, 08:18:36 AM
Good feeling bout our gaelic Deano, Clan McDonald were always tough as nails, lets hope he carries this tradition on.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: DCrane on November 22, 2010, 03:29:55 PM
maybe the player had the flu, maybe the player had a injury, maybe the players is the next Buddy Franklin  ;D l'm sure you said the same about Franklin, was he on the draft camp stats ??? well crane nose
Do more research you will find somewhere on google that speed is his weapon duh

Just did a quick check and as thought, Dean did not get selected for draft camp in Canberra so very hard to get a place in those lists if you don't compete.

You would have to probably go to club testing to check his speed or lack thereof OR wait and see for yourself.
 

Thanks for that info Redan, he's hardly gonna make the top 10 if he didn't compete, my apologies to him for posting those results as if he did.

Can I just reiterate that I am excited about him coming to Richmond, I never actually said that he had no speed, as usual TM cherry picked my post to misrepresent me. I think Dean McDonald looks a great prospect, and I'll just say it again, can't wait to see him play in a Richmond jumper
Title: Bound for the big time - Dean MacDonald (Latrobe Valley Express)
Post by: one-eyed on November 22, 2010, 07:02:19 PM
Bound for the big time
By Damen Francis
Latrobe Valley Express
22 Nov, 2010 03:55 PM


MORWELL Tigers footballer Dean McDonald was one of four Gippsland Power players to be picked up by an AFL club in the 2010 national draft on Thursday night.

The 18 year-old was taken by Richmond at pick number 51 and joined former teammates Dyson Heppell (to Essendon with pick 8), Jed Lamb (to Sydney with pick 21) and Michael Ross (to Essendon with pick 80) on an 2011 AFL list.

Morwell Tigers president Daryl Couling described McDonald's drafting as ``a fantastic story''.

``He's come a long way, he hasn't been in the system too long and he's got great ability,'' Couling said.

``He was only with the Power for one year but I thought he would be rookie listed or go late in the draft.''

According to Couling McDonald has the ability but he now needs to learn about what it takes to be an AFL footballer.

``He's lightning quick and he has all the tricks, hopefully Richmond can teach him the discipline and fitness it takes to succeed in that league,'' he said.

http://www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/news/local/sport/general/bound-for-the-big-time/2004227.aspx
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: one-eyed on November 22, 2010, 09:37:46 PM
Youtube vision of MacDonald

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zIh-aMCUoY&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 24, 2010, 12:22:53 AM
87kg more than Martin & grigg. Same as riewoldt.

Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Infamy on November 24, 2010, 07:06:13 AM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 24, 2010, 12:23:01 PM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 24, 2010, 12:24:49 PM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable

lol

didnt you know TM that Infamy loves the skinny boys like his old mate Leather face
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 24, 2010, 12:34:29 PM
Good feeling bout our gaelic Deano, Clan McDonald were always tough as nails, lets hope he carries this tradition on.

The Campbells slaughtered the McDonalds  ;D
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 24, 2010, 12:35:26 PM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable

lol

didnt you know TM that Infamy loves the skinny boys like his old mate Leather face

 ;D  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Infamy on November 24, 2010, 12:55:44 PM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable
Clearly his biggest issue is fitness and he's carrying some puppy fat, anyone can see that
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 24, 2010, 01:19:58 PM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable
Clearly his biggest issue is fitness and he's carrying some puppy fat, anyone can see that

Imfamy give it a rest  :shh you dont know what your talking about, he has no puppy fat. as l said your deluded.
your talking about people that you know nothing about apart from watching some compressed highlights   :rollin
joke of the day.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Smokey on November 24, 2010, 01:24:57 PM
Good feeling bout our gaelic Deano, Clan McDonald were always tough as nails, lets hope he carries this tradition on.

The Campbells slaughtered the McDonalds  ;D

 :lol
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Infamy on November 24, 2010, 01:56:20 PM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable
Clearly his biggest issue is fitness and he's carrying some puppy fat, anyone can see that

Imfamy give it a rest  :shh you dont know what your talking about, he has no puppy fat. as l said your deluded.
your talking about people that you know nothing about apart from watching some compressed highlights   :rollin
joke of the day.
You must be blind old man
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 25, 2010, 12:14:17 AM
Good feeling bout our gaelic Deano, Clan McDonald were always tough as nails, lets hope he carries this tradition on.

The Campbells slaughtered the McDonalds  ;D

 :lol

 ;D
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 25, 2010, 12:16:21 AM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable
Clearly his biggest issue is fitness and he's carrying some puppy fat, anyone can see that

Imfamy give it a rest  :shh you dont know what your talking about, he has no puppy fat. as l said your deluded.
your talking about people that you know nothing about apart from watching some compressed highlights   :rollin
joke of the day.
You must be blind old man

stupid man
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Danog on November 25, 2010, 02:42:28 AM
Needs to focus on losing a few kgs before putting them on

you are a dreamer lol, you know absolutly nothing about development  ;D
take kilos off this lad  :rollin :rollin his ready made footballer & skinny. you are laughable
Clearly his biggest issue is fitness and he's carrying some puppy fat, anyone can see that

Imfamy give it a rest  :shh you dont know what your talking about, he has no puppy fat. as l said your deluded.
your talking about people that you know nothing about apart from watching some compressed highlights   :rollin
joke of the day.
You must be blind old man

stupid man
I reckon he's ready muscle-wise, TM, but his fitness is nowhere near up to scratch.  Needs a lot more cardio work.
Title: New Tiger Dean Macdonald is strong and he's bold (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2010, 02:56:20 AM
New Tiger Dean Macdonald is strong and he's bold
Matt Windley
Herald Sun
November 24, 2010 8:05PM


Dean Macdonald is just the man to replace Ben Cousins and take pressure off Dustin Martin.

ANOTHER draft, another AFL player donning a spectacular array of tattoos.

Keeping with family tradition, Dean MacDonald already has half of his right arm inked.

And with plans for more to come, the AFL's tattoo kings should be on the look out.

"The one with the lines around it, I got that when I was 16 because it's a tradition in our family that the boys get tattoos when they turn 16," he said.

"My old man got his tattoo when he was 16, against his parents' will, when he came up to Melbourne. After a few beers he went out and got one.

"My brother then got it a few years ago when he was 16 and I was talking to him about it and said that we should start a tradition. So here it is."

The powerfully built 185cm forward caught Richmond's eye with 43 goals for the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup this year, including four goals in a quarter during one of the side's finals.

But the 18-year-old was caught on the hop when the Tigers came to town before the draft.

"I was just finishing an interview with another club and then I went out and got some Subway. I come back 10 minutes later and there were people in suits in my driveway," MacDonald said.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/new-tiger-dean-macdonald-is-strong-and-hes-bold/story-e6frf9jf-1225960414348
Title: Re: New Tiger Dean Macdonald is strong and he's bold (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Fishfinger on November 25, 2010, 10:25:52 AM

"I was just finishing an interview with another club and then I went out and got some Subway. I come back 10 minutes later and there were people in suits in my driveway," MacDonald said.

That normally means you're in strife in Morwell.
Title: Re: New Tiger Dean Macdonald is strong and he's bold (Herald-Sun)
Post by: wayne on November 25, 2010, 11:51:18 AM

"I was just finishing an interview with another club and then I went out and got some Subway. I come back 10 minutes later and there were people in suits in my driveway," MacDonald said.

That normally means you're in strife in Morwell.

 :lol
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 25, 2010, 11:55:21 AM
I reckon he's ready muscle-wise, TM, but his fitness is nowhere near up to scratch.  Needs a lot more cardio work.

his got alot of work to be done, He has only been drafted & that means his been given a opportunity to go to the next level.
Very mature lad & well liked, His a listener & a learner. Rest is up to him.
Title: Re: New Tiger Dean Macdonald is strong and he's bold (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Tigermonk on November 25, 2010, 11:58:07 AM

"I was just finishing an interview with another club and then I went out and got some Subway. I come back 10 minutes later and there were people in suits in my driveway," MacDonald said.

That normally means you're in strife in Morwell.

 :thumbsup sounds like you been hanging around the Valley FF  ;D
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: tiga on November 25, 2010, 12:03:45 PM
His old man going out for a few beers at 16....Ahhh nothing like a pub with a solid RSA policy. Mind you in Morwell getting tats and starting to drink at 16 is probably considered being a "late starter".  ;D
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Tigermonk on November 25, 2010, 03:06:39 PM
His old man going out for a few beers at 16....Ahhh nothing like a pub with a solid RSA policy. Mind you in Morwell getting tats and starting to drink at 16 is probably considered being a "late starter".  ;D

well that is correct l got my 1st at 14  ;D
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: tiga on November 25, 2010, 05:18:22 PM
His old man going out for a few beers at 16....Ahhh nothing like a pub with a solid RSA policy. Mind you in Morwell getting tats and starting to drink at 16 is probably considered being a "late starter".  ;D

well that is correct l got my 1st at 14  ;D
And you haven't been sober since!  ;D I mean how else would you have survived the last 30 years.
Title: Mac attack (RFC)
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2010, 03:17:17 PM
Mac attack
By Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
Fri 26 Nov, 2010


There is a real X-factor about Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 51 overall) in the 2010 National Draft, Dean Macdonald . . .

That’s the learned opinion of Peter Francis, regional manager at Macdonald’s TAC Cup club Gippsland Power.

Francis, who played 158 games of league football with four clubs (Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond and Essendon), and was a key member of Carlton’s 1979 premiership side, believes Macdonald has the potential to develop into an exciting forward at the elite level.

“Dean is very quick . . . he’s got those dancing feet.  He’s also got good hands, and is a beautiful kick for goal,” Francis said.

“He had quite an impact with us this year, kicking 43 goals in the TAC Cup from a half-forward flank.

“His work rate is quite good and he’s got a good attitude.  He’s just a really nice kid . . .

“And, there is a lot of development still left in him.  You know, he’s really only had the one pre-season with us.  The previous year, when he was at Morwell, he played two games in their seniors, and he kicked five goals twice at centre half-forward.

“So, he’s really got an enormous amount of upside . . .”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/105703/default.aspx
Title: Re: Mac attack (RFC)
Post by: Stripes on November 26, 2010, 03:37:10 PM
Mac attack
By Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
Fri 26 Nov, 2010


There is a real X-factor about Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 51 overall) in the 2010 National Draft, Dean Macdonald . . .

That’s the learned opinion of Peter Francis, regional manager at Macdonald’s TAC Cup club Gippsland Power.

Francis, who played 158 games of league football with four clubs (Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond and Essendon), and was a key member of Carlton’s 1979 premiership side, believes Macdonald has the potential to develop into an exciting forward at the elite level.

“Dean is very quick . . . he’s got those dancing feet.  He’s also got good hands, and is a beautiful kick for goal,” Francis said.

“He had quite an impact with us this year, kicking 43 goals in the TAC Cup from a half-forward flank.

“His work rate is quite good and he’s got a good attitude.  He’s just a really nice kid . . .

“And, there is a lot of development still left in him.  You know, he’s really only had the one pre-season with us.  The previous year, when he was at Morwell, he played two games in their seniors, and he kicked five goals twice at centre half-forward.

“So, he’s really got an enormous amount of upside . . .”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/105703/default.aspx

Let's hope he can meet the expectations of Francis  :pray
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Owl on November 26, 2010, 10:23:26 PM
The Campbells only slaughtered the McDonalds once, and that was in their sleep after enjoying their hospitality Glencoe as per custom they were supposed to be neutral in the glen.  Because the Campbells were aligned with the English.  In battle the McDonalds although outnumbered, made a pretty formidable geurilla force and they made sure there was plenty of pay back.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 28, 2011, 02:02:58 AM
Kicked 3 goals for the thirds.

Hope dmac can kick some goals and make a mark at the coburg level asap.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Coach on September 01, 2011, 04:52:08 PM
Got named on the bench for this w/e
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on September 01, 2011, 06:10:05 PM
Congrats to the Big Mac
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: gerkin greg on September 01, 2011, 06:12:15 PM
hot cakes

deano  :cheers
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Owl on September 01, 2011, 07:04:21 PM
Good :cheers, be good to see how he goes.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: smasha on September 01, 2011, 07:19:16 PM
Been keen to see this bloke for Richmond after Francis Jackson's big wrap.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Stripes on September 01, 2011, 08:23:12 PM
Could actually get a game as a straight swap for King  :-\ Love to see this fellow in action to see how he goes around goals. Might be just his fitness and defensive work that has kept him back so far???
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Penelope on September 01, 2011, 08:29:23 PM
injury as well, stripes.
Being a country kid he may also have had trouble adjusting to city life?
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Damo on September 01, 2011, 09:26:32 PM
Being a country kid he may also have had trouble adjusting to city life?

Lives with greg miller.

So getting very chance, hasnt been thrown in the deep end
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 01, 2011, 10:12:58 PM
Hope the kid gets a run and he build on that during pre season.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Mr Magic on September 01, 2011, 11:08:06 PM
Hope he gets a taste but it's going to be a mighty step up for DMac.
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Penelope on September 02, 2011, 07:19:22 PM
Being a country kid he may also have had trouble adjusting to city life?

Lives with greg miller.

So getting very chance, hasnt been thrown in the deep end
It goes a bit deeper than that Damo.

If you grow up in a country town and move to the city ..it's a different world.
A lot of the people i went to school with moved to Melbourne to work after leaving school but many of them had trouble adjusting to city life. The funny thing is that you never really got any indication until they went back "home". Most of them seemed happy enough, but obviously they weren't
Title: Re: Pick 51. Dean MacDonald
Post by: Danog on September 02, 2011, 07:29:30 PM
I saw him on the train most mornings in June.  I would've gone and said hi, but I had my nose in my lecture notes, studying.  >:(
Title: Out of the draft: Dean MacDonald (RFC)
Post by: one-eyed on November 18, 2011, 06:04:43 PM
Out of the draft video: Dean MacDonald

Dmac reflects on his first year at the Richmond football club

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roar%20vision%20archive/tabid/11454/contentid/403614/default.aspx
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=sv_RKQb2Kxo