With North Melbourne’s 2015 season completed after a preliminary final loss, NMFC.com.au analyses the performance of each player for the year.
Statistics, a coach review and their efforts in each half of the year are below, as well as a comment section for you to have your say.
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Statistics
AFL appearances: 14
Disposal average: 14.4
Goals: 1
Rebound 50’s: 38
One percenters: 26
Season highlights
Round 3 v Port Adelaide: 28 disposals, six rebound 50’s, six inside 50’s
Round 18 v Carlton: 22 disposals
Semi Final v Sydney: 13 disposals, first AFL goal
View McDonald’s player profile here
First half review – Josh Drummond
“It’s obviously been a frustrating year for him so far, now that he finds himself in the VFL.
“It’s tough being a second year player who had a good first year. He’s had to put his head down and really get to work. His attitude over the last few weeks has been really good.
“With the sort of character he is we know it’ll only be a matter of time before he knocks the door down and forces his way back in.”
Second half review – Josh Drummond
“No doubt it was a frustrating year for Luke, partly because he’s such a competitive man and that’s why everyone here is so confident of what sort of player he’ll be in the future.
“He definitely had his challenges this year and he learned a hell of a lot about himself and his game. The way he was able to finish his year, being the late call-up and playing one of his best games for the year, that showed the level he can get to.
“I’m really expecting Luke to bounce back and prove the sort of player we know he can be.”
In the news
September 20 – McDonald milking it – STORY
“10 minutes before the game I was sitting down drinking choccie milk, now this is happened so it’s an unbelievable feeling.”
September 10 – Finals all that matters – STORY
“I’ll learn a lot that it doesn’t just keep rolling on (games in the AFL), but if there’s one thing that I’ve been told is that it’s all about finals footy.”
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