Joel Macdonald - Retirement Announced

[rhaz 342]

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.

Dont start... please

Thanks Joel!

[CHAMP 347]

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

Alistair Nicholson says "gidday".

[John Crow Batty 8,871]

if only he had the talent of the better half of our list and that better half had his hardness and courage.

[Vagg 2,439]

Thanks for always giving 100% to the MFC, Joel. All the best for the future.

[DemonOX 8,791]

We need more players like him but with better execution skills.

Good luck J.

[Redleg 40,948]

Pity he is not playing in the finals for Casey. He would help them.

[deanox 9,935]

Agree redleg. A successful vfl finals campaign would be a great way to go out I would've thought.

[Biffen 12,943]

Thanks Joel,

You had a crack and got your own ball.

Not the silkiest kick in the world like a lot of Demons past and present.

Good career.

Best Wishes.

[Pates 9,660]

Had many frustrating moments watching Joel, but I never questioned his courage and determination.

All the best for the future, good luck today.

[jane02 3,748]

Good luck Joel. I always admired your courage and the way you gave 100%. All the best with your future after footy. Thanks for your contribution.

[junk 342]

Avoids de-listing wow

[Return to Glory 8,443]

Avoids de-listing wow

Is that you Wayne? Mind numbing as always.

Well done Joel. Best of luck for the future.

[Demon Jack 6,921]

Went out in style at Casey today. Kicked 2 goals and was named in the bests. All the best for the future J-Mac.

[Rogue 585]

Went out in style at Casey today. Kicked 2 goals and was named in the bests. All the best for the future J-Mac.

Glad to hear.

JoelMac was never the best player going around but I preferred him playing over other blokes because I knew he had an appetite for the contest.

[NO MERGER 20]

A couple of great pics of Joel & Co / Casey from this weekends thrashing! http://www.theaussieword.com/2013/08/casey-scorpions-james-magner-blitz.html #GoScorps

[1 red eye 1 blue eye 771]

Loved your endeavor Joel, thanks for your hard work and the best of luck to you going forward.

[Romey 163]

I am sorry to see Joel go and was 100 % supportive of the decision to pick him as a rookie at the time, but it is interesting that Dylan Grimes was selected with the next pick by Richmond. Dylan, like his brother, was a lifelong Dees supporter and apparenty we would have selected him had Joel not become available. He now looks like becoming a 200 game key position backman and if nothing else, would have provided competition for Tom McDonald or a backup for Frawley should he leave. Love the idea of having the captains brother at the club as well.

Edited September 1, 2013 by Romey

[DemonFrog 1,354]

Good Luck with your life outside of playing football and thanks for your efforts.

[DeeSpencer 25,720]

I am sorry to see Joel go and was 100 % supportive of the decision to pick him as a rookie at the time, but it is interesting that Dylan Grimes was selected with the next pick by Richmond. Dylan, like his brother, was a lifelong Dees supporter and apparenty we would have selected him had Joel not become available. He now looks like becoming a 200 game key position backman and if nothing else, would have provided competition for McDonald or a backup for Frawley should be leave. Love the idea of having the captains brother at the club as well.

Hindsight is always 20/20 but I hope we learn from the Grimes thing with the Jones'. Don't overspend but look at the value a brother can have because you know the bloodlines, the character, the work rate etc. After seeing Jack Grimes start his career their wouldn't be a club who didn't know that Dylan was going to be a courageous player with tremendous leadership. I suppose they all just didn't think he was any good!

And this is harsh but it's a big call to say he'll play 200 games, because like his big brother injuries are very prevalent in that family it seems. I'm hoping they both have free running into the next few years at least.

Oh and Joel Macdonald was an integral part of 2010 and to a lesser extent 2011. It's just typical of us that we stuffed up all our development so badly that if he was fit this year I believe Joel would've got at least 10 games. He's no worse than Dunn and a lot more honest of a trier.

[Wormburner 674]

Saw Joel Mac down the run today with the boys as flash came off. I was lucky to give him a high five and say thanks.

I know it's not much when you compare how flash was sent off, but I hoped it made him feel better. I always rated his hardness at the ball.