There is a real X-factor about Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 51 overall) in the 2010 National Draft, Dean Macdonald . . .
That’s the learned opinion of Peter Francis, regional manager at Macdonald’s TAC Cup club Gippsland Power.
Francis, who played 158 games of league football with four clubs (Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond and Essendon), and was a key member of Carlton’s 1979 premiership side, believes Macdonald has the potential to develop into an exciting forward at the elite level.
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“Dean is very quick . . . he’s got those dancing feet. He’s also got good hands, and is a beautiful kick for goal,” Francis said.
“He had quite an impact with us this year, kicking 43 goals in the TAC Cup from a half-forward flank.
“His work rate is quite good and he’s got a good attitude. He’s just a really nice kid . . .
“And, there is a lot of development still left in him. You know, he’s really only had the one pre-season with us. The previous year, when he was at Morwell, he played two games in their seniors, and he kicked five goals twice at centre half-forward.
“So, he’s really got an enormous amount of upside . . .”
