Tom McDonald
2021 Stats
Goals
7
Behinds
1
Disposals
77
Kicks
50
Tackles
15
Listed as test
McDonald (back) is listed as a test for Round 23 against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
McDonald has struggled through a back issue over the last two games but should at least be fit by the finals. He's scored at least 100 fantasy points in two of his last four complete games.
McDonald has struggled through a back issue over the last two games but should at least be fit by the finals. He's scored at least 100 fantasy points in two of his last four complete games.
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Out against Adelaide
McDonald (back) will miss Round 22 against Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
McDonald had no guarantees of getting ready for this game and needs more time in his recovery. He'll now look at returning by Round 23, which will put him in good shape for the finals.
McDonald had no guarantees of getting ready for this game and needs more time in his recovery. He'll now look at returning by Round 23, which will put him in good shape for the finals.
Back injury forces withdraw v. WC
Melbourne withdrew McDonald from Monday's match-up with West Coast as a result of a lingering back injury, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Melbourne's coaching staff had hoped McDonald would be able to recover enough from a knock to his lower back suffered in last week's defeat of Gold Coast, but instead withdrew him from selection for Monday's game after learning the injury had damaged a disk and caused spasms. The forward was replaced by midfielder James Jordan. No word yet whether McDonald will be available for a Round 22 showdown with Adelaide.
Melbourne's coaching staff had hoped McDonald would be able to recover enough from a knock to his lower back suffered in last week's defeat of Gold Coast, but instead withdrew him from selection for Monday's game after learning the injury had damaged a disk and caused spasms. The forward was replaced by midfielder James Jordan. No word yet whether McDonald will be available for a Round 22 showdown with Adelaide.
In lineup against Eagles
McDonald is listed in the initial lineup for Round 21 against West Coast.
ANALYSIS
McDonald missed one week with a back injury but is already back and able to play. At his best, McDonald needs to score multiple goals in a game to put up a good fantasy score.
McDonald missed one week with a back injury but is already back and able to play. At his best, McDonald needs to score multiple goals in a game to put up a good fantasy score.
Injured back, considered day-to-day
McDonald suffered a back injury in Saturday's 98-point drumming of Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium and is considered "a day-by-day proposition" heading into a Round 21 match up with West Coast, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin noted in a post-match press conference that McDonald is "pretty sore" and "was struggling there for a while," but the club remains hopeful that its star forward will be available against West Coast next week.
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin noted in a post-match press conference that McDonald is "pretty sore" and "was struggling there for a while," but the club remains hopeful that its star forward will be available against West Coast next week.
Subbed out Sunday
McDonald (back) was subbed out of Sunday's Round 20 match versus Gold Coast, Mitch Cleary of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
McDonald suffered the injury during the third quarter. He had one goal, two behinds, 15 disposals and four marks prior to suffering the injury. James Jordon subbed in to replace McDonald.
McDonald suffered the injury during the third quarter. He had one goal, two behinds, 15 disposals and four marks prior to suffering the injury. James Jordon subbed in to replace McDonald.