[1] He also played with the Dandenong Stingrays in the State under 18 competition where, in a Covid interrupted season he managed to average just under 30 disposals in his four games in 2021.
Macdonald debuted for Hawthorn alongside Josh Ward in the opening round of the 2022 AFL season against North Melbourne at the MCG.
Part of the 2024 HOK ball "Rat Pack", Macdonald helped to propel the Hawks to the clubs first finals appearance since 2018,[4] where they would then face the Western Bulldogs.
Against the bulldogs, Macdonald would record 23 disposals and kick 2 goals in the 99–62 victory for the Hawks,[5] leading them to play Port Adelaide, which they would lose 72-75,[6] ending their 2024 season.
[7] Hawthorn * denotes rookie listed players This Australian rules football biography of a person born in the 2000s is a stub.