Daniel McStay

[footynut]

Free agent
Ready made Forward or Back
Solid & reliable
Let pull the trigger!!

[Trev from the Bush]

A good player in a good team but who is he an upgrade for in our team. Is he a better forward than Membrey or a better defender than Wilkie or Battle?

I'd be keeping my powder dry, he is not the type StKilda needs just because he is a FA.

[The Fireman]

Midfield and ruck should be an ongoing priority

[Wayne42]

When was McStay a defender ?

I predict he'll McStay at the Lions with a contract better than he ever imagined.

[bangaulegend]

I think he is a good player but IMO not sure he is the player we need.

[meher baba]

If we are looking at a free agent, I reckon DeGoey - whatever he is like as a person - is the guy who could give us something we don't currently have.

At best, McStay gives us a slightly better version of what we've already got.

[skeptic]

We need X factor/elite

That’s not McStay

[Saintly66]

No thanks

[Ghost Like]

McNO!

[Ghost Like]

Certainly not at the coin they believe will snare him.

[Impatient Sainter]

He will be asking/getting ridiculous money 600k + and is not the player we need. We have Jack Hayes & Sharman forward and Highmore in defence. Would rather spend the $$$ else where.

[Saintmike65]

Amon the more likely free agent pick up…McStay unlikely to go anywhere.

[The_Dud]

We've got enough young talent forward and back, desperately need more quality mids/rucks

[The Fireman]

We've got enough young talent forward and back, desperately need more quality mids/rucks

It’s ok I’ve already said that

[Vortex]

We need a second key Tall forward.

If I was a betting man I'd bet against Sharman making the grade.

And that only leaves Jack Hayes.

We also need a replacement for Paddy as he is a week-to-week proposition but so much of our current improvement this year has been due to Paddy's contribution. (this is our recruiters number one priority).

And then we need a couple more A graders in the midfield.

What to do.

[Yorkeys]

What more is Sharman supposed to do?
Was excellent last year. Been mucked around this year.

Is he competing with Butler, King or a forward line philosophy?
Has performed ok, then gets dropped.
If our match committee can't find a role for his marking & kicking skills in our forward line they need to go to a how to score workshop.

[Vortex]

What more is Sharman supposed to do?
Was excellent last year. Been mucked around this year.

Is he competing with Butler, King or a forward line philosophy?
Has performed ok, then gets dropped.
If our match committee can't find a role for his marking & kicking skills in our forward line they need to go to a how to score workshop.

I think the evidence is clear at the half way mark of this season, we are better when we play an extra tall forward, Sharman isn't playing because there usually isn't a role for players who aren't AFL standard.

[Yorkeys]

Vortex:"I think the evidence is clear at the half way mark of this season, we are better when we play an extra tall forward, Sharman isn't playing because there usually isn't a role for players who aren't AFL standard."

Are you suggesting Cooper will not be recontracted, goals against Freo last year an aberration? Has been poor in games played this year?

[older saint]

What more is Sharman supposed to do?
Was excellent last year. Been mucked around this year.

Is he competing with Butler, King or a forward line philosophy?
Has performed ok, then gets dropped.
If our match committee can't find a role for his marking & kicking skills in our forward line they need to go to a how to score workshop.

Or didn't put in the work of some others during the pre season, has been passed and needs to improve on his 2 way work which following the dumping of Billings is clearly a non negotiable this year. Also tougher second year as teams put more work into you . Hasn't set the world on fire when he has played this year.

In 2022 performed OK cannot be enough to keep getting a game.

That all said we don't need McStay

[The Fireman]

Coops not afl standard ? Agree with York. Tough call

[saynta]

No, no, no.

[The Fireman]

Daniel McStay should

[Impatient Sainter]

We need a second key Tall forward.

If I was a betting man I'd bet against Sharman making the grade.

And that only leaves Jack Hayes.

We also need a replacement for Paddy as he is a week-to-week proposition but so much of our current improvement this year has been due to Paddy's contribution. (this is our recruiters number one priority).

And then we need a couple more A graders in the midfield.

What to do.

Agree Vortex but I dont think McStay has really played the 2nd key forward role. He is always behind Daniher, Hipwood and a ruckman. He is 195cms and reasonable in the air, but I think his next contract will be huge with the amount of clubs chasing him. His best year was 2021 when he kicked 28 goals, but I think his asking price might be more than the Saints are willing to pay.

[Saintmike65]

We need a second key Tall forward.

If I was a betting man I'd bet against Sharman making the grade.

And that only leaves Jack Hayes.

We also need a replacement for Paddy as he is a week-to-week proposition but so much of our current improvement this year has been due to Paddy's contribution. (this is our recruiters number one priority).

And then we need a couple more A graders in the midfield.

What to do.

Agree Vortex but I dont think McStay hasnt really played the 2nd key forward role. He is always behind Daniher, Hipwood and a ruckman. He is 195cms and reasonable in the air, but I think his next contract will be huge with the amount of clubs chasing him. His best year was 2021 when he kicked 28 goals, but I think his asking price might be more than the Saints are willing to pay.

Very few free agents leave their club, especially when they’re in the premiership window.
Besides, reckon we’re pretty well placed with tall forward options…would love to get a 198cm+ key back (so hard to find).

[SunnyErnie]

No, no, no.