David Mackay (footballer)
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David Mackay is an Australian rules football
er. He was drafted by the Adelaide Football Club at pick number 48 in the 2006 AFL Draft
and has been given Guernsey number 14. He came from Melbourne side, Oakleigh Chargers
and appeared in the 2006 Victorian U/18 Metro side where he was inspirational in the grand final. He attended Trinity Grammar School, noted for producing star footballers including Wayne Schwass
and Luke Power
, and was House Captain of the school's Hindley House. Fellow 2006 draft pick Todd Goldstein
was vice-captain of the same house.
Mackay's first season was one to forget. 2007 started promisingly with a superb performance in the SANFL reserves seeing him rewarded with senior SANFL selection, where he again impressed. However, early in his second match he tore his hamstring, an injury that recurred throughout the year and prevented him from playing another game.
Mackay made his debut for Adelaide during round one of the 2008 Premiership season in their loss to the Western Bulldogs. His first goal in AFL football came in his thirteenth match, in round 17 against the Sydney Swans
, with a snap
from the top of the goalsquare. Despite being a first-year player, Mackay became known as one of the most reliable players in the team, slotting nicely into the Crows' young midfield.
After missing only four games in each of his two debut seasons, Mackay has become a vital part of the Crows young midfield, along with Bernie Vince
, Patrick Dangerfield
and Nathan van Berlo
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er. He was drafted by the Adelaide Football Club at pick number 48 in the 2006 AFL Draft
2006 AFL Draft
The 2006 AFL Draft is a recent national draft of the Australian Football League. The AFL Draft is the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League....
and has been given Guernsey number 14. He came from Melbourne side, Oakleigh Chargers
Oakleigh Chargers
The Oakleigh Chargers are an Australian rules football club playing in the TAC Cup, an under-18 competition in Victoria, Australia. They are based at Warrawee Park in Oakleigh, Victoria, representing the southeastern suburban area of Melbourne...
and appeared in the 2006 Victorian U/18 Metro side where he was inspirational in the grand final. He attended Trinity Grammar School, noted for producing star footballers including Wayne Schwass
Wayne Schwass
Wayne Schwass was an Australian rules football player in the VFL/AFL who debuted in 1988.He is notable as one of only a few New Zealand-born players of Māori heritage in the history of the VFL/AFL....
and Luke Power
Luke Power
Luke Power is an Australian rules footballer. He is currently contracted to play for Greater Western Sydney. He was a part of the Brisbane Lions's 2001, 2002, and 2003 premierships. He is known for his effective use of the ball disposals, rare mistakes and his deadly accurate left foot. Many AFL...
, and was House Captain of the school's Hindley House. Fellow 2006 draft pick Todd Goldstein
Todd Goldstein
Todd Goldstein is an Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the Australian Football League...
was vice-captain of the same house.
Mackay's first season was one to forget. 2007 started promisingly with a superb performance in the SANFL reserves seeing him rewarded with senior SANFL selection, where he again impressed. However, early in his second match he tore his hamstring, an injury that recurred throughout the year and prevented him from playing another game.
Mackay made his debut for Adelaide during round one of the 2008 Premiership season in their loss to the Western Bulldogs. His first goal in AFL football came in his thirteenth match, in round 17 against the Sydney Swans
Sydney Swans
The Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney...
, with a snap
Snap kick
The snap kick is a kicking technique used in many martial arts including karate as well as in Australian rules football.-Australian rules football:...
from the top of the goalsquare. Despite being a first-year player, Mackay became known as one of the most reliable players in the team, slotting nicely into the Crows' young midfield.
After missing only four games in each of his two debut seasons, Mackay has become a vital part of the Crows young midfield, along with Bernie Vince
Bernie Vince
Bernie Vince is an Australian Rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League. Originally from the Yorke Peninsula, he attended school at Minlaton District School until his senior years, which were spent in Adelaide at Prince Alfred College where he represented...
, Patrick Dangerfield
Patrick Dangerfield
Patrick Dangerfield is an Australian rules football player for the Adelaide Football Club. Dangerfield was Adelaide’s first selection in the 2007 National Draft after the club drafted him at pick 10 overall...
and Nathan van Berlo
Nathan van Berlo
Nathan van Berlo is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League . He is the captain of the Adelaide Football Club....
.