Donato Cutinelli is a dangerous forward for Northcote Park, capable of working high up the ground and then getting back to goal to finish off chains of play. came through the junior pathway at Heidelberg JFC, where they played 137 games and kicked 73 goals. At senior level they have already put together 11 senior games and 9 senior goals and 2 senior best-player performances, highlighting their consistency over multiple seasons. In the 2025 season so far, Donato Cutinelli has played 10 matches, contributing 9 goals and 3 behinds and attracting 1 best-on-ground nods from the coaches. Donato Cutinelli is averaging 9.8 disposals per game in 2025, made up of around 5.4 kicks and 4.4 handballs each week at roughly 56% efficiency. They also pull down about 1.6 marks per game, including roughly 0.2 contested marks, giving the team an outlet down the line. Defensively, their pressure is reflected in averages of 1.8 tackles per game, keeping opposition ball carriers honest. On the scoreboard they typically contribute 0.9 goals per game, 0.5 goal assists per game, 1.8 goal involvements each week, 3.7 total score involvements per game, ensuring they have a direct hand in Northcote Park’s scoring chains. Their ability to connect defence and attack is shown through averages of 1.6 inside 50s per game. They also average about 1.4 one-percenters per match, reflecting a team-first mindset in the contests that do not always show up on the scoreboard. Taken together, these numbers paint the picture of a forward who not only finishes opportunities but also works hard to create pressure and repeat entries. Donato Cutinelli gives the coaching group flexibility to use them deep, high half-forward or even through the midfield when a spark is needed.