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Tom McDonald

Key forward / key defender
2011 - 2024
Melbourne Demons
Tom McDonald, born on September 18, 1992, is a prominent figure in Australian rules football, showcasing his talent for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Standing tall at 1.95 meters and weighing 101 kilograms, McDonald is a versatile player known for his prowess in both forward and defensive positions on the field. McDonald's journey to professional football began during his final junior year, where he honed his skills playing for the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup. His exceptional performance caught the eye of recruiters, leading him to play two matches for North Ballarat in the Victorian Football League (VFL) before being drafted by the Melbourne Football Club as the fifty-third overall pick in the 2010 AFL draft. Making his AFL debut in 2011, McDonald quickly established himself as a key player for Melbourne. His second year in the league was particularly impressive, earning him a Rising Star nomination for his stellar contributions in the team's backline. McDonald's dedication and talent have solidified his position as a valuable asset for Melbourne, consistently delivering standout performances on the field. With a strong presence in both attack and defense, McDonald continues to be a vital player for Melbourne, embodying the spirit and skill of Australian rules football at its finest. His contributions to the team have not gone unnoticed, earning him respect and admiration from fans and peers alike in the AFL community.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Demons
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
25
-
-
18
0%
85
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
17
-
-
8
0%
60
0%
Assists
0
-
-
13
-
-
13
0%
59
0%
Disposals
75
9.4
319
266
28%
17
179
42%
2424
3%
Kicks
55
6.9
259
168
33%
15
92
60%
1487
4%
Handballs
20
2.5
370
143
14%
18
95
21%
937
2%
Marks
40
5
81
69
58%
5
50
80%
683
6%
Tackles
14
1.8
243
65
22%
13
40
35%
412
3%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
262
0%
288
0%
Clearances
1
0.1
396
68
1%
18
37
3%
250
0%
Frees For
4
0.5
247
27
15%
11
17
24%
130
3%
Frees Against
4
0.5
255
19
21%
13
13
31%
133
3%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Demons

All Season Stats (2011-2024)

Games Played
Total 219
Goals
Total 166
Avg 0.8
Behinds
Total 86
Avg 0.4
Assists
Total 78
Avg 0.4
Disposals
Total 3326
Avg 15.2
Kicks
Total 2015
Avg 9.2
Handballs
Total 1311
Avg 6
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 61% - 39%
Marks
Total 1168
Avg 5.3
Tackles
Total 418
Avg 1.9
Hitouts
Total 229
Avg 1
Clearances
Total 93
Avg 0.4
Frees For
Total 140
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 156
Avg 0.7

Tom McDonald - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Tom McDonald - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Tom McDonald - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Tom McDonald' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Tom McDonald - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Tom McDonald' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Tom McDonald - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Tom McDonald - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Tom McDonald in the context of their team and the league as a whole.