2010 Player Review - # 23 James McDonald

[Demonland 71,622]

A likely leader of Melbourne’s best and fairest before he injured his hamstring against Carlton in round 11. Missed the next seven weeks before returning. The skipper was a reluctant retiree and his leadership will be missed. Led the team in average tackles - Luke Holmesby melbournefc

Games MFC 2010 16 Total 251 Goals MFC 2010 5 Total 56

Games CSFC 2010 1 Goals CSFC 2010 1

[e25 5]

Don't go to Carlton!

[DeezMan 4]

Don't go to Carlton!

Mate, this is a thread dedicated to the final season that our spiritual heart-and-soul leader Jimmy McDonald would play for the MFC and all you can say is, "don't go to Carlton". It speaks volumes of yourself.

Show some respect.

James will be a missed member of the mighty Dees. Showed amazing heart in his final year - finishing well inside the Top 10 in the B&F after missing a solid 2 months of footy!

We'll miss his courage, leadership and uncompromising attack on the ball.

All the best for whatever you do in the future, Junior. You're a real credit in what you've managed to do with your footy career off the Rookie List.

A word for Jordie McKenzie: Learn from James McDonald.

[e25 5]

For you to unleash a tirade based on one simple sentence say volumes about you.

What MFC supporter doesn't know everything about Junior already?

There's not much to say. But I hope he doesn't go to Carlton.

Respect is not a factor.

Pull your head in you muppet.

[H_T 3,043]

Junior. Great player for the Dees culminating in an AA (2006) with two B&F's (2006,2007). Early on in his career he was cruelled by injury missing the chance to play in the 2000 GF. Remarkable player having come from off the rookie list after being drafted on it the same year (2007), a real blue collar worker who worked on his game with great effort and can finish his footy career with his head held high ! One who represented his club and jumper with honour, captained his club - the oldest footy club of all - and has shown great leadership and maturity for the playing list of today in it's time of need. One of the best and most consistent tacklers (in terms of technique) in the game in his time.

Cheers Junior.

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

Thanks for the memories Junior. I don't think you ever left anything on the field and not too many blokes can say that. When we win that #13 you will be one of the first people I think of because you were the glue that held us together in the dark days.

[rumpole 515]

Surprised that this thread has received such a feeble response from club supporters to such an out and out champion.

Well done Junior!!!

[The Big Ticket 94]

Pick 51 in the 1996 rookie draft. Melbourne captain, All Australian, two-time B&F winner. Champion.

Edited October 6, 2010 by BattlerBailey

[Deeoldfart 8,005]

Pick 51 in the 1996 rookie draft. Melbourne captain, All Australian, two-time B&F winner. Champion.

That just about says it all Battler. Gave every ounce of himself on the field, and earned the total respect of the entire football community. Thanks for a great career Junior!

[jayceebee31 759]

That just about says it all Battler. Gave every ounce of himself on the field, and earned the total respect of the entire football community. Thanks for a great career Junior!

Thanks for everything JUNIOR- IMO- you are a STAR..