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: 62*
Goals: 0*
Career Statistics
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
| 36 | 0 | 26 | 58.06 |
Statistical categories led:
Most games without a goal amongst current players
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.
| Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Tribunal
| Round | Charge | Sanction | |
| Round 14, 2018 | Rough conduct | $2000 fine | |
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