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Full name
Ronald McDonald
Known as
Ron McDonald
Born
12 August 1933
Died
11 September 2000 (aged 67)
Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 21y 254d
Last game: 27y 1d
Height and weight
Height: 189 cm
Weight: 83 kg
Senior clubs
Richmond
Jumper numbers
Richmond: 14
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Richmond | V/AFL | 1955-1960 | 92 | 84 | 0.91 | 36% | — | — | — | 14 |
Total | 1955-1960 | 92 | 84 | 0.91 | 36% | — | — | — | 14 |
AFL: 6,533rd player to appear, 2,687th most games played, 1,308th most goals kickedRichmond: 551st player to appear, 171st most games played, 90th most goals kicked
A versatile 'tall' (189 cm, 83 kg) who could hold down any key position or take a turn in ruck, Richmond's Murtoa recruit Ron McDonald gave the club excellent service in 92 VFL games between 1955 and 1960. Superb overhead, he also kicked well, and was reliably consistent. He played for the VFL at the centenary Melbourne carnival of 1958.
Author - John Devaney