The 14-year Demon veteran went back to where it all began in 2024, returning to defence to play 22 games in his highest tally since the 2021 Premiership season. McDonald played the first six years of his career in the back six and the return breathed new life into the 32-year-old, securing 10th place in the Bluey Truscott Medal. The career Demon has a long list of red and blue accolades, including a life membership, premiership and club leading goalkicker title in 2018.
