Collingwood confirms Dan McStay has sustained a medial collateral ligament strain to his left knee during the final quarter of yesterday’s Round Seven Anzac Day match against Essendon at the MCG.

Executive General Manager of Football Charlie Gardiner expressed the Club's disappointment with McStay’s prognosis.

“Unfortunately, scans confirmed this morning that Dan has sustained a moderate grade MCL injury during yesterday’s Anzac Day match against Essendon. The injury is expected to see him out of the game for the next six to eight weeks,” Gardiner said. 

“This is obviously a disappointing set back for Dan who has been in good form and has played a really important role for the team so far this season. 

“Dan is an absolute professional and has shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from injury and setbacks across his career so we are confident he’ll play an important role for us in the second half of the season.”

McStay sustained an MCL injury to his right knee on the eve of Collingwood’s 2023 Grand Final before rupturing his ACL in his left knee in December the same year. 

The Club will provide a further update in due course.