#11 Daniel McStay

WhyPhilWhy? · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:04 pm

Brynn Teakle - your time to shine. Take note of Oleg Markov's 2023...

warburton lad · Joined: 26 Aug 2003

Crisis creates opportunity...

Small forwards: Elliott, Schultz, Hill, McCreery

Tall forward options: Mihocek, Cox, Cameron, Krueger, Begg, Steene
Third tall: Johnson, McInnes, Howe
SSP possibilities to 'cover' McStay: Bryn Teakle 204cms and 102kgs, Will Kelly 194cms & 96kgs Sam Van Rooyen 193cms and 86kgs & 18 years old... (not drafted in the NAB Drafts of 2023)
Jacob Edwards 203cms & 96kgs- 22 years old Delisted by North Melbourne

Assuming the Pies do not pick any of the guys listed above as SSP prospects, a lot will rest upon Krueger to support Mihocek as the bash-and-crash up forward- he has talent, but also a proclivity to injure himself whilst flying for marks.

I think Bryn Teakle may get the nod over the others- I back our development team and coaches to develop him as an adequate replacement for McStay.. Adequate, as distinct from like-for-like...

Charlie Oneeye · charlie oneeye Joined: 22 Apr 2004

Terrible for him.

This is our 2024 sacrifice to the Footy Gods.

Rick · Joined: 11 May 2008

From what I’ve seen Teakle reminds me of Darcy Cameron and I’m not sure if he’ll be the answer. Josh Eyre played down back with the VFL side this year but I’m pretty sure he played forward for Essendon. Again he looks more like a third tall type.

Leggie · Bucks for PM. Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Location: Perth

magpieazza · magpieazza Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Location: Griffith N.S.W

Devastated....Thing I loved about him the most was his hands. Beautiful natural mark of the ball.

i hate carlton · Joined: 05 May 2014

Tragic. I really hope he sorts this out and returns in 25.

warburton lad · Joined: 26 Aug 2003

Have faith in our rehab folks- he will be back on deck sooner rather than later, folks.
Although not a patch on actually being out on the field, McStay has leadership attributes in spades and will still add value around the Club- of that I am certain.

The strength of our group IS the strength of the collective- each player will now need to find a little extra to compensate for the loss of Adams and McStay- I have faith that they will.

Floreat Pica

think positive · Side By Side Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere

Sooooo. Vic park. Should we be worried?

I really believe if McStay had played the GF, we would have won by 20. I thought Frampton did a marvellous job stepping in to take that defender, but McStay would have done that and kicked goals. I think Shultz will help there, races or not, Ginnie didn’t earn his medal. Goals or pressure wise. I thought he was the worst player tbh.
McStay has leadership qualities, the pic of him after theGF on crutches broke my heart. He seems such a genuine guy.

Ronnie McKeowns boots · Ronnie Mckeowns boots Joined: 27 Jul 2020

Poor bugger, what a cruel game it can be...was also very surprised they trained at Vic Park....
Opportunity knocks for Krueger, its time to shit or get off the pot

Harrysz · Joined: 15 Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne

Didn't the same thing happen to Nathan Brown at the beginning of 2011? I might be wrong.

Dan McStay is what Jack Dyer used to call "a good ordinary footballer". That sounds derogatory but it isn't. He's never been elite but he's been serviceable and always put it. Brisbane tried to keep him for good reason. Yes, he's the right height, is a good mark and a very good kick for goal. Make no mistake - he will be missed. He was pivotal in the two finals he played in.

I'm cheered by Warburton Lad's optimism. The club will find a way. I have no idea who will replace Dan. I've never been a fan of Kreuger. He can't play more than 5 minutes without getting injured. I hope we've exhausted our bad luck for 2024.

gurugeoff · Joined: 09 Oct 2013

Terrible news for Dan and the club. This is why the club kept open places for the mid season draft, waiting to see who we might need at the time, rather than fill the list with more young ones who have no chance of getting a game any time soon.That time has come 6 months early - we will be scouring Australia for someone - Riewoldt? Etc

Nearly · Joined: 16 Nov 2012

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

Without doubt it's a massive blow to our forward set up in 2024. Nevertheless, we will find a solution. I suspect both Kreuger and Johnson will get more opportunities now. But, we should all be hoping that the giant, Alex Conden, hits a dead end in his NBL plans and takes up our offer of a spot on our list mid year.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Awful news, and a double blow for Dan after missing the Grand Final. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

A big opportunity presents itself for Johnson and Kreuger. I wonder if the club looks to recruit another tall in the SSP?