Past Daniel McStay (2013-2022)

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No....I rarely see any you put in here.

 

[Monster]

Becoming one of my favourite players! I know he's needed as a KPP but anyone else think he has the attributes to be that big bodied midfielder that we need? He's fast, strong, tenacious, and skilled, don't see why he couldn't do well in the middle after a few preseasons.

 

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Brisbane Lions enlist Jonny Wilkinson’s kicking coach to help Daniel McStay

BRISBANE has enlisted the services of a world renowned performance coach to help young forward Daniel McStay with his goalkicking accuracy.

Foxfooty.com.au has learned Englishman Dave Alred, who is well known for pioneering Jonny Wilkinson’s famous kicking technique ahead of the 2003 World Cup, has been at the Lions in a consultancy role for two weeks.

Alred specialises in mental and physical routines for athletes, plus how to succeed in tense situations. He was initially contacted by coach Chris Fagan after he read his theories and discovered he spends part of the year in Queensland.

McStay, who drafted with pick 25 in 2013, is considered one of Brisbane’s finest young talents but has missed several relatively straight-forward shots at goal in 2018, booting 12.13.

Alred holds a PHD in Performing under Pressure from Loughborough University and has also worked with golfers Luke Donald and Padraig Harrington, England’s rugby and cricket teams at several World Cups, plus Manchester City in the Premier League.

Renowned English rugby union high performance coach Dave Alred.
Dr Alred also boasts an MBE, which is an award given by the Queen to an individual for outstanding service to the community or local ‘hands on’ service. He lives in the United Kingdom but spends time in Brisbane too, which has allowed him to link up with Lions on an infrequent basis for the past fortnight.

His appointment as a consultant is another example of a club thinking outside the box to maximise the potential of its list.

Adelaide tried and failed to improve its resilience during a brutal training camp earlier this year, while other clubs have used renowned figures from rival codes either as guest speakers or more permanent employees.

Of Alred’s clients, Wilkinson’s iconic World Cup final winning kick remains the most significant in isolation, but golfer Padraig Harrington has also won three majors, while Luke Donald was the number one player in the world in 2011 and 2012.

The arrangement between Alred and Brisbane is expected to continue on a casual basis. Lions officials are understood to be delighted with his work with McStay to date.

Appointments such as this demonstrate to all the boys at the club that they're prepared to invest in them to make them better as the club did with Sam Skinner by taking him to the US for specialist training on his legs.

 

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Lion benefits from trainer's Midas touch

Thanks to some outside-the-box thinking by Brisbane coach Chris Fagan, a fix for Daniel McStay's set shot struggles was only a phone call away.

The man behind Jonny Wilkinson's golden boot has done it again, helping Brisbane utility Daniel McStay tame his goal-kicking demons. McStay had just missed a sitter that would have moved Brisbane within eight points of Essendon in a game they went on to lose. Coach Chris Fagan approached him afterwards with an idea and no sooner was the 23-year-old working with world-renowned performance coach Dave Alred.

The Englishman worked with rugby star Wilkinson ahead of the 2003 World Cup, while former golf world No.1 Luke Donald, the English cricket team and Manchester City are also on his resume. Last month Alred joined Italian golfer Francesco Molinari's camp before his eight-shot victory in the Quicken Loans National. Molinari finished with a tournament record 21 under - the lowest 72-hole score in his professional career. Alred has a PHD in Performing under Pressure and Fagan, after reading his book, realised he often spent time in Queensland and could come in handy.

"Fages said he wanted to fix this and that he had a guy for me to see and I said 'absolutely," McStay told AAP. "He knows nothing about footy, but he came in with a fresh look, watched some tape and said to me 'If I'm brutally honest, I'm not surprised you're missing goals'. "You start watching other guys and really think about where you drop the ball from, what part of the foot it hits and where your body went after the kick, pre-kick. "I was probably putting doubt in my mind before, but he gave me some exercises, I found it really helpful and I'm a lot more confident in my kicking now."

The results are there to see - McStay had kicked 9.12 after that dreaded Essendon miss but has since managed 6.1 in the last three games. Coincidentally those three have all been wins for a Lions side that has started to deliver on its potential. But McStay, who has been at the club since 2014, has issued a warning ahead of Saturday's clash with Adelaide.

"One win used to feel like we'd won a grand final but now we need to stay level-headed and hungry," he said. "The Crows have had the wood over us ever since I've been here, but I don't think they've played this Brisbane Lions team."

 

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MRP: Round 18
[QUOTEDaniel McStay, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Luke Brown, Adelaide Crows, during the fourth quarter of the Round 18 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows, played at the Gabba on Saturday, July 21, 2018. In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Adelaide Crows Football Club, the incident was classified as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was assessed as a $3000 sanction. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Other incidents - Contact between the Brisbane Lions’ Daniel McStay and the Adelaide Crows’ Tom Doedee from the third quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Doedee has taken possession of the ball when McStay comes towards him to tackle. Doedee lowers himself in a bid to avoid the tackle and McStay makes high contact to the Adelaide player. It was the view of the Match Review Officer that McStay’s actions were a legitimate attempt to tackle. No further action was taken.[/QUOTE]

 

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Player Reviews: Sam Skinner, Dan McStay & Tom Cutler

#25 - Dan McStay

Kicking accuracy tormented Dan McStay in the first half of this season as the versatile tall failed to make an impact in front of goal under pressure. McStay returned to the NEAFL side for two matches to work on his accuracy. Lions coaching staff also enlisted the services of world-renowned performance coach Dave Alred to work closely with McStay. Results came quickly.

McStay showcased his best performance of the season playing up forward against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. His Round 11 effort saw him collect eight marks, three tackles and an incredible Mark of the Year nomination for a hanger over the back of his opposition.

The 23-year-old's versatility both up forward and down back has been a coaches dream. However, McStay played a majority of his season in the Lions' forward line alongside Oscar McInerney and Eric Hipwood in a triple-threat of talls.

Entering his sixth season at the Lions in 2019, McStay will bring both experience and confidence to the team as he continues to develop his game.

Senior matches: 19, NEAFL matches: 2

 

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Fagan setting big goals for 2019 (Marc McGowan)

Brisbane Lions' players have set the lofty goal of qualifying for finals in 2019, with coach Chris Fagan admitting such an aim would have been unrealistic even a year ago.

Ex-Bulldog Adams gives Brisbane greater depth in its tall defensive stocks, while young bucks Cedric Cox and Zac Bailey are being trialled at half-back to provide more of an attacking dimension. However, one of the critical factors in the Lions' potential climb could be how capably Dan McStay can serve as their go-to target in attack while Eric Hipwood grows into his slight frame."Hippy's' not physically big enough (to be that player for us yet). What he is, is a great athlete, and he runs," Fagan said. "We need the Dan McStays and guys like him to play that pillar sort of role up there, where the ball gets kicked on their head and they make a fierce contest and occasionally take a mark – and importantly don't get outmarked. "He's at an age now where he has to shoulder that responsibility, but we've also got to find and develop others who can play similar roles.

Dan McStay points towards Eric Hipwood during a match in 2018.

 

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Eric Hipwood, Dan McStay perform crucial roles in Brisbane’s upset win against West Coast

Eric Hipwood and Dan McStay added some footage to their personal highlight reels on Saturday night that no one may ever see. There’s footage that makes the various footy shows and news bulletins, then there are the clips the coaches love.

The main goalkickers from Brisbane’s stunning upset of West Coast, Charlie Cameron and Lincoln McCarthy, provided both with electric performances that have the footy world talking. But it was also a win based on a plan and there may be some clips that you won’t see on your TV at home that say the most about how a five-game winning team from 2018 could knock over the reigning premier in Round 1 the following year.

Hipwood and McStay were significant contributors to the victory, even if the official stats say they combined for just 19 possessions and four marks. The key to West Coast’s premiership success was their intercept marking, which is why three-time All-Australian Jeremy McGovern and Tom Barrass are considered such crucial players. In the Grand Final the pair pulled down 19 marks between them to deny Collingwood. At the Gabba on Saturday night it was just eight.

Cameron was hot property after his stunning three-goal game but he refused to bask in the glory, saying the victory was based on a solid plan and the ability of McStay and Hipwood to implement it. McStay was asked to hurl himself at every high ball, split packs open and bring the ball to ground. In order for the Lions to win, the Eagles weren’t to be allowed marks in their defensive half.

“We knew they were a pretty good contested marking side and our plan was to take to that away,’’ Cameron said. “Us forwards recognise what they did for us and the team. “McStay’s efforts in the air, to get it to the ground that gave us smaller forwards our opportunities.

 

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Give me more: Barrett calls out the players who need to lift

DANIEL McSTAY

Standout performance: Has played 82 matches being recruited at No.25 in the 2013 draft. Is extremely versatile – played as a key back in 2017, and as a teammate-protecting tall forward last year.

Where's he at? Has had good continuity since his debut, and should be primed to play a more prominent role. Certainly belongs on AFL venues, but is clearly taking time to realise he is an important part of the Lions' mix. With a full 2018 season and three 2019 games as a forward now into his system, should be poised to step up. Should be aiming to better use his size and agility, and also hit the scoreboard more than he has (22 goals last year, three this year).

Why the Lions need him at his best: If McStay can elevate himself a few notches, then the Lions' spine will look scarily good.

 

[iBeng]

Hes a grub journalist but he isnt wrong.

 

[KissKiss]

Hes a grub journalist but he isnt wrong.

It was an interesting article to read. A few of the others players I went yep they are way under performing and saw McStay and thought thats a bit rough. Then I read what he said and agreed its fair to say that McStay going up a notch or 2 would really really make us a very good team

 

[luthor]

Career goal kicking record now has him with 56 goals 29 behinds for a conversion rate of of 65.88% (ignoring complete misses)

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/D/Daniel_McStay.html

Better CR than Charlie (112.86 @ 56.57%), Hippy (85.62 @ 57.82%) and Rayner (25.20 @ 55.56%)

Only bettered by Linc with 32.16 @ 66.67%

That tuition from Dave Alred seems to have worked a treat

Funny how this perception of Dan being a shaky shot at goal seems to have persisted

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Hippy's set shots seem to have improved this year too. I assume he also got some tuition.

 

[Nunez]

Hippy's set shots seem to have improved this year too. I assume he also got some tuition.

Many players did work with Alred this preseason.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Even though he has given a contest this year which is an improvement on previous years, he will have to start impacting the scoreboard more for us to be a real threat. Key forwards are expected to kick goals, not necessarily a Kennedy or Buddy-like scoring rate but we will need him to kick three or four goals reasonably regularly to compete against the top teams. One senses though that he is starting to believe in himself and that he is not far away from breaking through that barrier.

 

[Tom14]

Even though he has given a contest this year which is an improvement on previous years, he will have to start impacting the scoreboard more for us to be a real threat. Key forwards are expected to kick goals, not necessarily a Kennedy or Buddy-like scoring rate but we will need him to kick three or four goals reasonably regularly to compete against the top teams. One senses though that he is starting to believe in himself and that he is not far away from breaking through that barrier.

I think an excellent year for Dan would be kicking 35+ goals. Realistically he is at most the third target up forward (arguably the 5th behind Cam and Linc) so what we need is competitiveness, physicality and pressure which we’ve seen so far.

Also confirmation in this story that he played last week with a fractured cheekbone: https://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/win...a/news-story/ad2837e961e899d083d72f36b5a0b60a

 

[Dylan12]

Hoping Dan re-signs soon. I reckon he's an integral part of our side moving forward and have no doubt he'll rectify his goal kicking yips.

 

[Bucking Beads]

McStay would be looking at a big boy contract if his goal kicking improved.