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CibbuanoDemons appoint McDonald
January 15th 2009 06:24
MELBOURNE has appointed veteran midfielder James McDonald as its new captain.
The 32-year-old, who will be supported by new vice-captain Cameron Bruce, said he will help support the growing group of promising youngsters on the club's list and lead by example.
"All these young players, you never know how quickly they're going to develop and that's going to be a big part for me, to try and speed up their development," McDonald said.
"One thing that I'll be instilling into the players is about hard work and effort."
"You don't have to be the most talented player to get to where you want to get to."
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey said McDonald was the right man for the job.
"He's incredibly well-respected amongst his team-mates to the degree that when James talks you can hear a pin drop," said Bailey.
"Players have great regard for his intellect as a football but the behaviours that he holds within in the community are outstanding."
"He's made of the right stuff."
McDonald was an All-Australian in 2006 and won the Bluey Truscott trophy as the club's best and fairest that year and in 2007.
The 32-year-old, who will be supported by new vice-captain Cameron Bruce, said he will help support the growing group of promising youngsters on the club's list and lead by example.
"All these young players, you never know how quickly they're going to develop and that's going to be a big part for me, to try and speed up their development," McDonald said.
"One thing that I'll be instilling into the players is about hard work and effort."
"You don't have to be the most talented player to get to where you want to get to."
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey said McDonald was the right man for the job.
"He's incredibly well-respected amongst his team-mates to the degree that when James talks you can hear a pin drop," said Bailey.
"Players have great regard for his intellect as a football but the behaviours that he holds within in the community are outstanding."
"He's made of the right stuff."
McDonald was an All-Australian in 2006 and won the Bluey Truscott trophy as the club's best and fairest that year and in 2007.
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