McDonald is a highly rated tall forward/ruckman who hails from Edenhope in western Victoria.

He travelled long distances to train and play with North Ballarat in the TAC Cup, so there's no doubting his commitment.

A tall ruckman come forward, he has great endurance and work rate. He never stops running and presenting.

McDonald can take pack marks as a forward and is able to fly across packs as a ruckman.

He is also has clean hands below knees.