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2013 Player Review - # 28 Joel Macdonald

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I have been a big fan of Joel's since his first game with us. Yes, his disposal was occasionally tragic but you would never see any half hearted, head ducking one time efforts that we see from other players still on our list.

He gave nothing less than his all at every contest and as a supporter you cannot ask for anymore.

Good luck in your future endeavours Joel

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    I have been a big fan of Joel's since his first game with us. Yes, his disposal was occasionally tragic but you would never see any half hearted, head ducking one time efforts that we see from other players still on our list.

    He gave nothing less than his all at every contest and as a supporter you cannot ask for anymore.

    Good luck in your future endeavours Joel

    Couldn't agree more.

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    I suppose it's hard mentally to continue on when your body tells you to retire but I wonder if he could have helped some of the young blokes at Casey had he gone on for the rest of the season and the finals?

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    Played some good footy with us. Tough and honest.

    A pity he didn't play out the season, his last game for the Scorps was a beauty - could have been the difference in getting over the line against Werribe.

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    Ya always be welcome at the MFC Joel. Good luck

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    Played some good footy with us. Tough and honest.

    A pity he didn't play out the season, his last game for the Scorps was a beauty - could have been the difference in getting over the line against Werribe.

    I was interested in this, did he pull the pin once we told him he wasn't going to get another contract? Or did he pull the pin due to injury?

    Always loved him, just loved getting hit or hitting others. Seemed to clumsy at times but was always fair dinkum. I can imagine he would be someone you would line up against thinking you are going to get bruised and beaten today.

    His kicking, well, let's just say we were all on the edge of our seats when he had the pill in his hands.

    All the best Joel with life outside AFL.

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