#11 Daniel McStay

Post by **Pies2016** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:35 pm

^^^
Yep, they won’t be taking any risks with him. Was interesting to hear Wade declare McStay had just achieved a P B for his straight line top speed. It’s a long hard grind ( including no alcohol ) coming back from long term injuries, so achieving any P B’s along the way is always a good indicator of that players professionalism.

Post by **LaurieHolden** » Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:00 am

Anyone that thinks McStay will be seen this year or thinks he can risk an early return needs to read about Tom Doodee re-injuring the same ACL, his 3rd since the initial ACL injury in 2019.
Having played 82 games in 9 years, he was in his 1st year of a 4 year contract with the Lions.
Gotta feel for the bloke, a day after a presser post a return through the VFL and on the cusp of senior debut with Lions Thursday night.

Rd10.1998_11.1#36 · Post by **Rd10.1998_11.1#36** » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:57 am

I feel for him but also not sorry to see him miss against us

Presti35 · Post by **Presti35** » Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:42 pm

Mixed feelings regarding Doedee. He chose the Lions over us. And at the time, I was thinking do we want a guy with the knee history? Then I was shocked to see that he'll be getting a game this week.

I really thought he'd be out until August.
I felt a bit annoyed as he decided on the Lions over us and would now be playing in this game.
Then 24 hours later, his ACL has a new tear. I felt really bad for him. But at the same time, I felt like maybe we dodged one by not getting him. So how long will he be out for now? When fully fit, he is a very good player at his position.

Take_a_Screamer · Post by **Take_a_Screamer** » Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:56 pm

Dan Mcstay Talks Injury That Kept Him From Playing The Grand Final

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Q1fSHHPFM

Said by Zed · Post by **Said by Zed** » Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:25 pm

Dan will make a full recovery and be back better than ever late in the season….hungry and ready to rip and tear - no doubts whatsoever! Will be one of our pillars that help the mighty Pies go all the way again and secure sweet 17 in 2024. I’ve seen it and the view is amazing. So it is written, so shall it be done!

Take_a_Screamer · Post by **Take_a_Screamer** » Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:50 am

^ hey that's marvellous. Where can I find it in the scriptures

warburton lad · Post by **warburton lad** » Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:52 am

A Magpie from birth. A decent and humble AFL player now facing the challenge of a potentially season-ending injury.
Whilst I hope that he returns to the field in 2024, perhaps the prudent course for him to take is to best prepare for 2025.

Having said that, if we are in the eight by mid-July and he is back playing VFL, the temptation to play him in the AFL would be immense.

Careers and premiership ambitions are both made and unmade on decisions around when players should return from ACL tears.
I trust both player and club to make the best call around this.

Post by **LaurieHolden** » Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:22 am

facing the challenge of a potentially season-ending injury.

That's underplaying it. It's a potentially 'career-ending' injury if he rushes back.

Careers and premiership ambitions are both made and unmade on decisions around when players should return from ACL tears.

Tyson Goldsack underwent a quad tendon graft, McStay a traditional cadaver graft. Goldsacks career was shortened by rushing back. Being given the all clear after 5 months for a professional athlete was real quackery, if indeed the specialist advised as such. I reckon that decisions was made by the Club in an attempt to plug our defensive holes in the absence of Moore.

McStay is contracted to 2027, we shouldn't run the risk of burning cap money on an early return for a player that as for what we know will be the focal point of our forward line until then.

Said by Zed · Post by **Said by Zed** » Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:52 pm

Take_a_Screamer wrote:^ hey that's marvellous. Where can I find it in the scriptures

In the Book of Zed…somewhere near the back

warburton lad · Post by **warburton lad** » Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:30 am

Mr Laurie Holden wrote...

McStay is contracted to 2027, we shouldn't run the risk of burning cap money on an early return for a player that as for what we know will be the focal point of our forward line until then.

I agree that we shouldn't run the risk- but with the caveat that the Club medicos will act in both the best interest of McStay's career and the Club.

As they seem to be with Nathan Murphy- there is no apparent rush to send him back into battle- I would imagine it will be the same with McStay.

Whilst our team would be best served with both players fully fit and out on the ground, their welfare is paramount.

Again, I trust the Club to make the right call around McStay (and Murphy).

lazzadesilva · Post by **lazzadesilva** » Thu Jul 04, 2024 4:14 pm

The whisper is that McStay will be right to play within a fortnight after recovering from his injury sooner than expected

Raw Hammer · Post by **Raw Hammer** » Thu Jul 04, 2024 4:26 pm

Let's make sure we win our next 2 games then

warburton lad · Post by **warburton lad** » Thu Jul 04, 2024 4:53 pm

I think McStay's comeback will be very measured.

Half a game at centre half back in the VFL
Followed by three quarters of a game at centre half forward
A third and final match in the VFL at Centre Half forward

If he gets through that unscathed, he comes into the AFL programme..

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#11 Daniel McStay

McStay back in a fortnight