Nate McDonnell kicked 10 out of his sides 12 in the reserves and 6 out of 9 in the A’s for Mitchell Park today. What a brilliant effort.
I remember him and his bro Luke in the late nineties dominating for Mitchell Pk, both boys also loved to scrap. How old would Nate be now? He is an absolute champion. Etching himself into the highest of echelons of Mitchell Park lore with Leck and Jonas
He's in his late 30s.
Still going strong, Nate must have racked up a serious amount of career goals. Have to be very close if not over 1000 it feels like he’s kicked 50+ per season for a very long time.
Never been paid a dime. Could've played much higher, especially when younger, but chose loyalty. Doesn't get the credit around the traps I don't think for what has been, and continues to be, a startling amateur football career. Actually played his best season on a wing too back in the day.
The thing for me about Nat isn't the goals, but more that he's there on every fundraising day, every club event, stays back Thursdays, stays back Saturdays ...
With complete sincerity, there is no-one I respect more - not just in football, but life. I encourage everyone to shake his hand this year and tip your cap. I don't know how many more seasons he has.
As an aside, Nat and Cass (his equally devoted wife and club stalwart) read this and passed on their gratitude. Except for calling him Nate hahaha