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Alec MacDonald

b. 2001

New Zealand rugby league player

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Born 2001. Alec MacDonald is a New Zealand rugby league player.

Alec MacDonald (born 27 October 2001) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background MacDonald was born in Auckland, New Zealand and moved to Queensland, Australiam when he was nine-years old.

Originally a Kumeu Moisty Mauler, he then played his junior rugby league for the Easts Springwood Tigers MacDonald then received a train and trial contract with the Melbourne Storm after being scouted by former Storm player Tim Glasby. He made his debut in round 1 of the 2022 NRL season for Melbourne Storm against Wests Tigers (player cap 221). While with Melbourne, MacDonald also played for Storm feeder club Brisbane Tigers, making his first appearance for the Tigers on 24 April 2022 during the 2022 Queensland Cup season.

In round 17, MacDonald scored his first NRL try, scoring a late consolation try for Melbourne against Cronulla.

While playing with the Brisbane Tigers in the 2023 Queensland Cup, MacDonald won the Paul Green Memorial Day medal for his efforts in the Tigers final round win over Wynnum Manly Seagulls MacDonald played 12 games for Melbourne in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished third on the table.

In July 2024, MacDonald signed a contract extension with the Melbourne outfit, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2028 season. MacDonald played a total of 22 matches for Melbourne in the 2024 NRL season. He played in Melbourne's 2024 NRL Grand Final loss against Penrith from the interchange bench.

MacDonald played 20 games for Melbourne in the 2025 NRL season including their 26-22 2025 NRL Grand Final loss against Brisbane.

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Who is Alec MacDonald?

New Zealand rugby league player

When was Alec MacDonald born?

Alec MacDonald was born in 2001.

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Alec MacDonald is a rugby league player.

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Alec MacDonald is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alec MacDonald

· Wikidata: Q111272653

· DBpedia: Alec MacDonald

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