Agree with this. I get the feeling Gardiner will be back sooner rather than later, but I'd really like to see McStay in one or two more games in the near future.
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Agree with this. I get the feeling Gardiner will be back sooner rather than later, but I'd really like to see McStay in one or two more games in the near future.
With that performance and under normal circumstances he would be omitted but being his first game his attitude this week on the track and around the club will most likely be the decider if gets another runs. If he's ready for the challenge put in him I say but if the likely hood he will struggle and have his confidence smashed drop him back.
I've watched the replay again and was actually quite happy with Dan's debut, unfortunately he bookended the game with his two worst moments in a fumble and stepping on the line.
In between he looked quick, moved to the right positions and had good skills. Overall a promising debut, an offseason in the weights room will do wonders.
I can really see our future defender setup of Clarke, McStay and Gardner, all bring something different to the table but hopefully will compliment each other for the next decade.
In between he looked quick, moved to the right positions and had good skills. Overall a promising debut, an offseason in the weights room will do wonders.
I can really see our future defender setup of Clarke, McStay and Gardner, all bring something different to the table but hopefully will compliment each other for the next decade.
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Looked great for his first game.
That last play where he confused the North set up from the kick in was particularly good.
That last play where he confused the North set up from the kick in was particularly good.
I'm a bit disappointed the great Dylan McLaren didn't present Dan's jumper to him.
Let's hope Dan can break the recent trend of the largely unsuccessful occupiers of the #25 on the back of Bart McCulloch, Wayde Mills, Dylan McLaren and Martin McKinnon. Andy Bews went alright though.
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Did a sidestep in the fourth quarter to split two defenders that a man his size had no business doing, a lot to work with this kid!
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Is he a defender or a forward?? Not really sure of his role in the team at the moment. He certainly looks talented and with a bit of extra skill for a big man.
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Defender. But the modern game requires versatility, hence why he's been forward a bit. In the long term he's definitely a rebounding defender, and with the tools he has illustrated to date, he could be a damn fine one
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Interesting to note having kicked his first goal this week against the suns, he only has to kick another 6 more to be the 'Brisbane Lions' highest goal kicker to wear the #25.I'm a bit disappointed the great Dylan McLaren didn't present Dan's jumper to him.
Let's hope Dan can break the recent trend of the largely unsuccessful occupiers of the #25 on the back of Bart McCulloch, Wayde Mills, Dylan McLaren and Martin McKinnon. Andy Bews went alright though.
Good luck to the kid!
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Yeah, he moves really well, doesn't he? He looks more comfortable at senior level each week.
I had to do a double take on Saturday night as he already has filled out especially across the back. The 25 really stood out. I look forward to next year with another pre-season for all our first year draftees and to see them all line up in the seniors.
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He is the missing link that we were looking for... We have found our forward
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So he moves like a flanker, takes a contested grab and can kick straight. Fairly reasonable starting point for a forward!
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Reminds me a bit of Harry Taylor. Same lanky build. Hopefully he keeps developing.
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Had a touch of Jezza Cameron about him today I reckon.
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That works for me
Within a game or two of every one of our debutants first games you can tell they're all AFL standard players. Prior to today, McStay was the one I still had queries about. After today, I don't. Great size and looks a very real prospect and one I'm delighted with.
I've actually thought he's looked comfortable since day one. Granted he's made some rookie errors but imo that's not from being overawed.Not too many first gamers would line up to take the kick in with seconds to go with under a goal lead.(even though he muffed it
) We've unearthed some special kids from the last draft. This one is no exception.
Plays like Taylor marks like Henderson
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I guess I'm attracted to the idea of turning him into a key forward because I like the idea of balancing out the sidedness of pillars in attack. A left footer, or a right footer who naturally arcs the ball off the outside of their foot, to go with an orthodox kick is always great imo.
