Name: Meghan McDonald
Nickname: Meg
Hometown: Melbourne
Junior club: Donvale Tennis Club
Other sports you play/have played: Tennis
Which teammate has helped you the most? On field – Mads McMahon. Off field – many. Special mention to Renee Garing.
Best advice you’ve ever received:
1) Be kind to yourself.
2) “Just relax” – Anula & Dom (Cats AFLW athletic performance coaches)
Who have been your role models? Endless women I’ve met through football. Particularly those not afraid to be wholly themselves & speak out for their rights & equality.
Favourite footy memory: There are three: VFLW Premiership 2017, first Geelong AFLW game, and being in the crowd for the first ever AFLW game & the 2019 Grand Final.
Favourite AFLW player from another club: Ellie Blackburn
Favourite athlete: Changes constantly, currently Jess Fox.
Fun fact: I’m an open book. There’s nothing left I haven’t mentioned at some point.
What’s your go to karaoke song: I have a fear of karaoke. If I could sing – It’s All Coming Back To Me Now.
One talent you wish you had: Bontempelli’s left foot/to sing/ a photographic memory.
Do you have any pets? Nooooooo.
Favourite movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Favourite TV show: Fleabag.
Netflix, Stan, Disney+ or Prime: All. I actually have all. I’m poor.
You’re stuck on a deserted island with two of your teammates and have to find your way back to civilisation. Who do you hope is with you and why:
Maddy McMahon. Mads Keryk.
Backline trust/solidarity/teamwork. Plus maybe Mads McMahon would enjoy a break from the kids.
Follow Meghan on social media
Instagram: @meggialaura
Twitter: @MeggsMcD
