Connor Macdonald cleared his 64 BE with 74 (10 pts buffer) in a tight contest. Cash gen positive at $2068/wk. Hold.
Connor Macdonald
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Should I trade Connor Macdonald?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.