Daniel McSctay has stepped up to incredible heights so far in the 2022 season, acting as one of the spearheads behind the Lions' push for a top-four finish.
Across 146 games for Brisbane - where he has kicked 115 goals as a key forward - McStay has cemented himself as one of the key components of the Lions' forward line.
Originally from Victoria, McStay is putting up career nest numbers this season, averaging 1.4 goals per game alongside 12 disposals and an above-average 5.9 marks. At 26 years of age and standing tall at 195cm, McStay could be a very useful puck for a lot of clubs in need of a key forward.
However, with his contract expiring towards the end of the season, the tall forward may be weighing up his options. With plenty of Victorian-based clubs in need of a goalscoring boost, or with other players looking increasingly likely to move on, thereโs a good reason for McStay to head back home.
The Lions forward has already had his name heavily linked to a return south of the Tweed, prompting ongoing speculation around his future from 2023 and beyond.
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Keeping this in mind, weโve listed FIVE potential landing spots for the key forward in the upcoming free agency period.
5. Brisbane
If it ainโt broke, donโt fix it. Letโs be honest, the Lions are in a pretty good spot at the moment. Everything seems to be clicking, they are currently sitting second on the ladder only behind last yearโs premiers, and continue to go from strength to strength week in, week out. If this continues, whoโs to say the Lions donโt secure McStay to another contract?
The 26-year-old has already played 146 games for the Lions, being swung between both the forward line and the backline. Only more recently solidifying himself as an out-and-out forward, things are starting to look good for the Eastern Ranges product.
With Lachie Neale winning the ball out of the midfield, and a supporting cast of Charlie Cameron and Lincoln McCarthy to clean up the loose balls, McStay should feel right at home with the Lions already.
Although originally from Victoria, McStay has spent his whole career in Brisbane after being drafted by the Lions in the 2013 draft at Pick 25. Heโs come a long way with the club, meaning thereโs still a good chance heโs keen to stick around given the opportunity.
