DOB: 18 March 1996
Debut: Round 22, 2015 vs Fremantle at Subiaco
From: Edenhope-Apsley/North Ballarat Rebels, selection #53 2014 National Draft
Number: 28 2015-
Honours:
Rising Star nominee - Round 21, 2016 vs Port Adelaide
Games: 74*
Goals: 1*
Career Statistics
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
| 39 | 0 | 35 | 52.70 |
The younger brother of Tom McDonald made his debut late in 2015 after a season of development playing in defence with Casey in the VFL.
He started his second season in the team before being injured. When he returned to the side he consolidated a senior position, playing 15 games and being named a Rising Star. He was rewarded with a new two year contract. McDonald added a further 20 games as a key position defender in 2017. He played every game for the season in 2018 including three finals, signing a two year contract extension late in the season.
Underwent a difficult 2019 when he lost his place in the backline, restricted to 12 games. Thrown forward at the end of the year due to a lack of tall forward options, McDonald kicked his first career goal in his 74th game.
| Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Tribunal
| Round | Charge | Sanction | |
| Round 14, 2018 | Rough conduct | $2000 fine | |
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Age - 11/08/2016