Joel Macdonald - Retirement Announced

[low flying Robbo 979]

Macdonald announces retirement

[Redleg 41,791]

Well done on getting the most out of himself and playing 10 years of AFL. Enjoy retirement.

[DeeSpencer 26,099]

Will play one more VFL match then hang them up.

Came to us in 2010 to help provide some leadership. Formed part of a top quality half back line with Rivers, Bruce and Grimes in 2010 that help us climb the furthest up the ladder since 2006 but after that has really been a fringe player.

His new business is - liquorun.com

[beelzebub 23,389]

Thank you Joel.

Hope you overcome your injuries and niggles and have a rewarding after footy life.

Thanks for always bring your A game of effort to the contest each week.

[Nasher 33,617]

Well done on getting the most out of himself and playing 10 years of AFL. Enjoy retirement.

Agreed. Not the most polished player ever but had a crack and always offered a contest. A handy pick up who basically came for free. Best of luck Joel.

[Sir Why You Little 37,245]

Thanks Joel...you gave 100%

[Nasher 33,617]

(And sorry if this seems super picky, but I have edited the title to make the 'd' a lower case as that is how his family spells it)

[Little Richard 6,265]

Thanks for the service Joel, always admired your hardness at the contest and you should hold your head up high as you always gave it everything.

[deeko 952]

Loved his effort and his hardness. He lacked some polish but was always still a favourite due to his great endeavor. Hope this rubbed off on a few of his team mates.

All the best for the future champ!

[deeflog 679]

all the best joel, thanks for your guaranteed 100% effort everytime you pulled on the mfc jumper

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,099]

Had a very good first season (2010) at the club.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

I always say, I will support anyone who gives everything they have got when representing the MFC, and Joel definitely falls under that category.

[Young Dee 1,303]

Thanks Macdonald for your service!

That's good that we don't have to drop him - one free space (although at times I forgot he was even on the list)

Edited August 16, 2013 by Young Dee

[dee-luded 2,959]

well done Joel Mac, & thanks for your help @ the Dees.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Good onya Macca....tough old bird!

[Hannibal 5,814]

Played with courage, which I greatly admire. Any player you've ever run out with will respect you for that very reason. Well done.

[P-man 13,366]

Always gave his all. Can't ask for much more.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Always a favourite of mine, gave his all for the team and left nothing out on the ground.

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

Good to see Joel Mac being recognised for what he was, a player who gave everything he had every time he played........12 players have tweeted, so shows respect in change room

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Got to be a pretty decent footballer to play over 100 AFL games. You have our respect and gratitude.

[Jack7 528]

Well done Joel,a great overhead mark for your size too.

Can you fill a syringe with your courage & determination and jab it into Jack Watts Heart as you walk out ?

Cheers

[Guest]

Always seemed like a ripper of a bloke off the field, good luck to him.

[Invincible 9]

Any idea why he is only playing one more game for Casey?

[alias275 259]

Spot On. Joel MacDonald was always a solid defender. Made up in effort what he lacked in skills.

All the best JoelMac.

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[rpfc 28,846]

Any idea why he is only playing one more game for Casey?

I don't know if his heart is in it. I know he was filthy about having to play Casey 2nds a few weeks back.

I wouldn't ask him about his perception of the club right now. I don't think he has a had a happy last season of footy.