2010 National Draft - Dean MacDonald Pick 51DOB: 6/7/92
Height: 185cm
Weight: 87kg
Club: Gippsland
WATCH DEAN MACDONALD HIGHLIGHTS:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roarvisionarchive/tabid/11454/contentid/314439/default.aspxIn 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
