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PLAYERS / CONNOR MACDONALD
Updated 17 May 2026

Connor Macdonald

#15/166⚡ Cap option·Bye Rd 12
FWD
Price $427kBE 63Owned —Bye Rd 12Avg 93.7
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
— HOLD

Macdonald delivered 75 in a 39-point away loss to Melbourne — playing an 80/20 mid-forward role with Nash out, rated 8.6/10 with 21 disposals and 7 score involvements. A 75 as the best player in a losing side at the MCG is a quality performance in a tough context. Cash gen ticking at $1,844/wk and the role is expanding with Nash absent. Hold firmly — if Nash stays out, captain him freely.

Signals3/3 · All signals align
Form
Stable
Trajectory
+$2k/wk
Consistency
Consistent
Recent formSeason avg 94
75▼
45▼
125▲
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band

Connor Macdonald

FWD

Kade Chandler

FWD
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Form
R5
94
R6
55
R7
92
R8
125
R9
45
R10
75
R5
65
R6
110
R7
75
R8
66
R9
104
R10
97
Pricing
Price$427k
Price$420k
Breakeven63
Breakeven62

Decision

Should I trade Connor Macdonald?

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Intel feed

Recent intel

Role Change· T3

Connor MacDonald played an 80/20 midfield/forward split in R10 vs Melbourne due to Conor Nash being out. Rated 8.6/10 (21 disposals, 1 goal, 7 score involvements, 7 inside 50s). Community noted he deserves more midfield exposure.

u/Kind_Security_9931 (post, score 41) on r/hawktalk
Community Intel· T3

Connor MacDonald (BE 93) defended as a hold by community; averaging 88 with improving consistency as a 22-23 year old, described as a wasted trade to move on.

u/Old-Savings-566 (comment, score 2)
Breakout Signal· T3

Connor MacDonald rated 9.4/10 in HAW vs PIE review: 28 disposals, 3 goals, 9 score involvements, 4 clearances, 6 inside 50s. Reviewer highlights his growth as one of the most important players for HAW, balancing midfield impact and forward threat.

u/Kind_Security_9931 on r/hawktalk (post, score 30)
Breakout Signal· T3

Connor MacDonald rated 8.8/10 with 22 disposals at 82%, 1 goal and 12 score involvements. Had a huge final quarter when the game was in the balance — stepping up at the most important moment.

u/Kind_Security_9931 on r/hawktalk (post)
Breakout Signal· T3

Connor Macdonald described as "the sleeper gun player this season" in R7 vs Gold Coast - outstanding wingman and potential Norm Smith medallist in future. One commenter specifically called him out as the biggest surprise positive of 2026.

u/ImprovementSure6736 on r/hawktalk (post match, score 13)
Breakout Signal· T3

Connor Macdonald having a genuine breakout season with increased midfield time filling Will Day's absence. Disposals up from 14 to 22 per game, ranked 8th in score involvements per game. Multiple posts rate him 8.5-9.0/10; community consensus is his ceiling looks higher than expected.

u/gbags-98 + u/Kind_Security_9931 on r/hawktalk (posts + review)
Community Questions

What people are asking about Connor Macdonald

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  • What is Hawthorn's best 23 when fully healthy?
    UnknownTop: Chol and Day in; Dear and Maginness out (60%)
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