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Keith McDonald

1929 – 1990

Australian rules footballer

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Lived 1929 – 1990 (aged 61). Keith McDonald was an australian rules football player.

Keith McDonald (12 September 1929 – 24 December 1990) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Recruited locally, McDonald started out in the Essendon seconds and was a member of their premiership team in 1950. He made 12 senior appearances in the 1951 VFL season and during the finals series was Essendon's full-forward, as John Coleman was out suspended. He wasn't picked in the semi-final but had forced his way back into the side for the preliminary final after kicking five goals in the seconds. In the 1951 Grand Final, the absence of Coleman was costly, as McDonald could only manage two goals, in an 11-point loss.

McDonald played just one more game for Essendon, in the opening round of the 1952 season.

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Also known as
Keith Alexander McDonald

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith McDonald?

Australian rules footballer

When was Keith McDonald born?

Keith McDonald was born on 12 September 1929 in Moonee Ponds.

When did Keith McDonald die?

Keith McDonald died on 24 December 1990 in Highton.

What was Keith McDonald's occupation?

Keith McDonald was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith McDonald

· Wikidata: Q6384737

· DBpedia: Keith McDonald (footballer)

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