James MCDONALD

2012 Digest:   Returned to the fold at the top level after a year off and hasn’t missed a step. Hasn’t missed a session and is continually striving to get more work in. Outstanding role model for the younger players.

2012 NAB Cup:   Returned to the fold at the top level after a year off and hasn’t missed a step. Hasn’t missed a session and is continually striving to get more work in. Outstanding role model for the younger players.

2012 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	Syd	Old hand showed way with fierce attack on contest that floored Parker.	6
4	Adel	Ran with Scott Thompson most of the game and came off second best.	5
5	WB	Workman like game, finished with seven clearances.	7
6	Carl	Won a lot of footy but was often rushed. Did have seven clearances.	6
8	NEAFL	Couldn’t stem the bleeding as Brisbane ran riot.	–
9	Ess	Continues to find the football and show he’s far from a spent force.	5
10	Geel	Veteran went to Bartel at times but found it tough. Not much offensively.	4
12	Rich	Shadowing role in midfield but too many Tigers to tag and gave little himself.	4
13	Melb	Shadowed Grimes at times and OK in that role; seven tackles, one clearance.	5
14	Syd	Held his own in an entertaining head-to-head battle with Shaw.	6
15	Haw	Struggled to keep pace with quick Hawks mids, subbed out in third term.	3
21	Melb	Played quite well against his old side, setting up one of Greene’s goals.	5
22	StK	Ankle injury saw him subbed off in third quarter.	3
23	NM	Struggled with illness and put in an admirable final shift considering.	3