"It (Sydney) is not too dissimilar - I call it Perth on steroids. I've loved my time here," McDonald said.
"I'm happy here. Ever since I've stepped foot in here, the club's been so welcoming to me and my family. They've put a lot of time in my development and helping me become the player that I am today.
"I've got a lot of growth to do and I'm just trying to repay them with my faith."