The club urges all red and blue supporters to come to the match and farewell one of Melbourne’s greats.
A range of tributes will be dedicated to McDonald on the day.
The Demons play the Kangaroos in a twilight match at 4.40pm.
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MELBOURNE will pay tribute to captain James McDonald in round 22, when he plays his last game for the club against North Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday, August
Scott Thompson and Richard Douglas have extended their contracts with the Adelaide Football Club.
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