Carlton has officially signed Oscar McDonald for the 2021 season.
The 24-year-old former Melbourne defender joins the Blues via the pre-season supplemental selection period.
McDonald has been training with the club since December and has now won the final spot on the list ahead of the new season which kicks off next Thursday night against Richmond at the MCG.
“Oscar has fit in really well with our backline group over the pre-season and we look forward to seeing him continue to strengthen those connections as the year evolves,” Head of List Management Nick Austin told the club’s official website.
“As we also saw on Thursday night, Oscar is also able to play other roles across the ground which gives us some flexibility across the board.
“It is never an easy situation for a train-on player however from the moment Oscar walked into the football club late last year he has done everything possible to earn a spot on the list. He already has six years of experience at the elite level, has a great work ethic and above all is a great person who will be a welcome addition to the playing group.”
McDonald has spent most of his time at Ikon Park with the defensive unit but performed well as a forward in the AAMI Community Series last Thursday night, kicking two goals, taking six marks and gathering 13 disposals against St Kilda.
He played 81 games for the Demons between 2015 and 2020.