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The only No.1 draft pick in Club history and a former Rising Star winner, McGrath remains a key piece for the Dons in the back half. Named as Vice-Captain for a third consecutive season, he'll be hoping to assist skipper Zach Merrett in the side's push for success in 2025.

Andrew McGrath

The only No.1 draft pick in Club history and a former Rising Star winner, McGrath remains a key piece for the Dons in the back half. Named as Vice-Captain for a third consecutive season, he'll be hoping to assist skipper Zach Merrett in the side's push for success in 2025.

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Team and player honours

AFL Rising Star
Years award won:
2017
AFLPA Best First Year Player
Years award won:
2017
AFLPA 22under22 team
Years award won:
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (captain)
Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player
Years award won:
2020
Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star
Years award won:
2017
Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman
Years award won:
2023, 2024
John Kilby Staff & Trainers' Award
Years award won:
2022, 2023

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Latest Player Videos

  • 12:29

    Dons on Radio | McGrath on SEN

    Andy McGrath chats to the SEN crew ahead of round one.

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  • 05:56

    Zach Merrett and Andy McGrath to lead the Dons in 2025

    Captain and Vice-Captain speak on how proud they are to lead the Club for a third straight season.

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  • 00:56

    Dons support a Dad's Will

    Dons stars Andy McGrath and Jordan Ridley visit a local family looking to raise money in hopes of a cure. Visit https://givestar.io/gs/a-dads-will-to-the-moon-and-back to donate and help a family in need.

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  • 03:51

    Sounds of the track | Andy McGrath

    Go inside pre-season training with Andy McGrath in this edition of Sounds of the Track.

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  • 00:39

    Rd 22 | McGrath’s epic mow down may be best for year

    Andrew McGrath never gives up in his pursuit of Will Graham and drags him down in a tackle to remember.

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  • 02:27

    Rd 17 | McGrath post-game

    Andrew McGrath chats following Essendon's win over Collingwood.

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  • 05:27

    Milestone Chats | Andrew McGrath

    Hear in-depth from Andrew McGrath ahead of his 150th game, brought to you by Yakult.

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  • 05:13

    Sounds of the track | Andy McGrath

    See Andy McGrath mic'd up for Captains Run on the Gold Coast.

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  • 00:33

    Rd 10 | McGrath's soccer scrub seals another Dons dub

    Kyle Langford converts beautifully after Andy McGrath's fortuitous swing lands in his lap.

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  • 05:31

    McGrath excited for Bombers future

    Vice-Captain Andrew McGrath delves into his decision to re-sign with the club, discussing the new chapter with Brad Scott and the exciting times ahead.

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Latest Player News

  1. Dons on board to the Moon and Back

    Ridley, McGrath pay visit to Bombers family undertaking special campaign for a son in need.

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  2. McGrath lauds ‘special’ milestone night as Dons turn tide

    Vice-Captain relishing big win, staying grounded for challenges ahead.

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  3. 150 up for McGrath

    Another milestone under defender’s belt.

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  4. McGrath signs on for six more

    Vice-Captain secures future in red and black.

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