Andrew McDougall
Andrew McDougall | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Andrew McDougall | ||
Nickname(s) | Doogs | ||
Date of birth | 29 June 1983 | ||
Original team(s) | Perth (WAFL) | ||
Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2001–2006 | West Coast | 38 (48) | |
2007–2008 | Western Bulldogs | 5 (2) | |
Total | 43 (50) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Andrew McDougall (born 29 June 1983) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles and Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior football and draft
McDougall played his junior football at the South Perth Junior Football Club and his school football at
Career at the West Coast Eagles
McDougall made his debut for the West Coast Eagles in Round 22, 2002 against the Kangaroos in Canberra. He was plagued by injuries and indifferent form, and was much maligned by West Coast supporters for being an underachieving talent. 2004 was McDougall's best season at West Coast, in which he kicked 35 goals from 21 games. This included a four-goal haul against then-Brisbane Lions defender Mal Michael at the Gabba before half time.
McDougall was selected in round 1, 2005 despite a shoulder injury limiting his pre-season. He re-injured the shoulder early in the game and was sidelined until round 16.
He only managed one AFL game in 2006, forcing his way into the team after a string of good performances in the WAFL, only to be dropped after West Coast's defeat to Collingwood.
At the end of the 2006 season West Coast offered McDougall a one-year contract, but due to lack of opportunities at the club he opted to be traded to the Western Bulldogs who had shown an interest in McDougall over the past few years.
Career at the Western Bulldogs
On day four of the
He played five games for the Bulldogs in his short career. McDougall's best game was against Hawthorn in round 21 where he received four votes in the Bulldogs' 2007 Best and Fairest Award. The cult following he generated among some Bulldogs fans was highlighted by the standing ovation he received when Master of Ceremonies Craig Willis announced the votes.
However, McDougall was unable to break into the Bulldogs team the following season and announced his retirement from the club on 17 July 2008.[1]
Post-AFL career
After retiring from the AFL, McDougall returned home to WA, playing for Perth and Subiaco in the WAFL from 2010 to 2013. He is currently working as a player agent in Perth.[2]
References
External links
- Andrew McDougall's playing statistics from AFL Tables