Farewell Oscar McDonald

[Demonised 1,259]

He'll always be remembered for getting the ball to Harmes who got it to Jack Watts to run in and goal to beat the Pies.

Thank you,  OMac.

[dl4e 5,764]

Heard Geelong might be interested but is a bit too young. Anyway good luck OMAC.

[Dingo 876]

39 minutes ago, Demonised said:

He'll always be remembered for getting the ball to Harmes who got it to Jack Watts to run in and goal to beat the Pies.

Thank you,  OMac.

Yes I was at that game.An INCREDIBLE goal.Wish someone could put a link to it on this site.

[Demonised 1,259]

53 minutes ago, Dingo said:

Yes I was at that game.An INCREDIBLE goal.Wish someone could put a link to it on this site.

 

[Dingo 876]

36 minutes ago, Demonised said:

 

Thank you so much. l clearly remember walking out of the ground and everyone saying “I can’t wait to get home and watch that goal again” ! !

[daisycutter 28,733]

16 hours ago, rpfc said:

Another thread of wasted internet…

 

what's new?......well over 90% of internet threads are a waste. it's the throw-away media.

[rpfc 27,746]

5 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

what's new?......well over 90% of internet threads are a waste. it's the throw-away media.

How dare you talk about @Demonland like that!

 

[daisycutter 28,733]

23 minutes ago, rpfc said:

How dare you talk about @Demonland like that!

 

hahaha, but it was you bemoaning a demonland thread

i don't include demonland in the over 90%, or i wouldn't be here 😆

[monoccular 16,845]

8 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Most . . . really? I wonder what the evidence is for that assertion.

I follow all the ex-Deez in the AFL. I wonder if 'most' on 'Land do as well. 

Perhaps they should have used many rather than most?

[layzie 30,797]

On 8/28/2022 at 11:21 AM, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Most . . . really? I wonder what the evidence is for that assertion.

I follow all the ex-Deez in the AFL. I wonder if 'most' on 'Land do as well. 

That's great Queanbeyan Demon that you follow all ex Demons, it is. 

Shouldn't have jumped the gun there, I personally don't and I'm not sure I'm in the minority there on 'Land either. I and a lot of others are mainly about the now but I don't begrudge anyone who isn't like that. 

[Demonstone 20,377]

He's not quite dead yet!

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1057306/former-melbourne-demons-and-carlton-blues-defender-oscar-mcdonald-set-to-head-west-to-fremantle-dockers-after-strong-vfl-season

 

 

[daisycutter 28,733]

omac's greatest moment

 

[jane02 3,595]

I heard from a relative of Oscars that he has been offered a two year contract with Freo and he currently making plans to pack up and move over there as we speak.

I wish him all the best. Apparently he has been working his guts out at VFL level and has been rewarded.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,193]

23 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

omac's greatest moment

 

Geez that clip will never get old. Was at the game and G erupted.

[Ethan Tremblay 29,133]

1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

omac's greatest moment

 

Collingwood would’ve won this game by 1 point after Watts kicks that goal if that was this year. 

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,534]

1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

He's not quite dead yet!

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1057306/former-melbourne-demons-and-carlton-blues-defender-oscar-mcdonald-set-to-head-west-to-fremantle-dockers-after-strong-vfl-season

 

 

I think getting on a third AFL list will qualify him for the honorific title of "journeyman".

And a hearty round of congratulations, too.

[jane02 3,595]

2 hours ago, daisycutter said:

omac's greatest moment

 

I have watched this about 150 times. One of the ultimate highlight goals in my opinion. I was also there that day and screamed so much I think I lost my voice for a few day. That whole link of play was magnificent to watch. ❤️💙

[binman 40,238]

2 minutes ago, jane02 said:

I have watched this about 150 times. One of the ultimate highlight goals in my opinion. I was also there that day and screamed so much I think I lost my voice for a few day. That whole link of play was magnificent to watch. ❤️💙

I was there too. Top of the Ponsford.

I. Went. Bannas.

[binman 40,238]

2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

He's not quite dead yet!

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1057306/former-melbourne-demons-and-carlton-blues-defender-oscar-mcdonald-set-to-head-west-to-fremantle-dockers-after-strong-vfl-season

 

 

That's awesome for omac.

Great reward for super hard work.

By all accounts his back injury was pretty bad, which makes getting back on an AFL list all the more meritorious given the rehab he would have had to push through - made tougher by not being in the AFL system with all the resources and support at club land.

A super smart fella who works hard and is the very definition of a solid citizen. Great pick up for freo.

Good on freo for offering him a two year contract. Uprooting your life and moving to the other side of the country is no small thing. 

14 more games and he gets to 100 games and AFL life membership.

Good onya Omac.

[McQueen 17,864]

Fremantle will be full of state level footballers soon just to maintain a full list. 
 

And it will be glorious. 
 

[3183 Dee 2,715]

46 minutes ago, jane02 said:

I have watched this about 150 times. One of the ultimate highlight goals in my opinion. I was also there that day and screamed so much I think I lost my voice for a few day. That whole link of play was magnificent to watch. ❤️💙

I honestly tear up each time I watch that. That was maybe the best goal I’ve witnessed in terms of the absolute limbs when he put it through. It was symbolic on so many levels: his Queen’s Birthday retribution (was it his last one?) and he cast off the massive weight on his shoulders - you could tell by the look on his face: part sheer exhaustion and part walking on air.

[DubDee 22,422]

Good on him!

good enough to be on a list for sure 

[Deebauched 1,219]

Good luck to omac but you look at Dees backline in the 2018 Prelim and wonder how the hell we got that far. Bog ordinary. Those defenders wouldnt get near selection nowdays.

Freo must be losing their mind.

Good.

 

[Wizard of Koz 986]

On 26/08/2022 at 19:46, dazzledavey36 said:

Well yeah..?

He had some physical attributes but opposition coaches worked out quickly that he had an ordinary footy IQ, made many incorrect decisions and was a fumbler under pressure. If it was not for his brother he would not have played 50 games.

3/10

This is a footy forum not an obituary piece.

Edit: Wait, what ..... Freo. lol although I honestly hope he does well and makes a go of it.

Edited October 26, 2023 by Wizard of Koz
freo

[Skuit 9,385]

1 hour ago, binman said:

I was there too. Top of the Ponsford.

I. Went. Bannas.

Eric?