“These things take time”: McKay loving life at Essendon, calls for patience on developing defence
The start to Ben McKay’s career at Essendon has been stellar. The 26-year-old completed the move to the Bombers from North Melbourne over the off-season and has played a major role in solidifying Essendon’s back six, driving them along to a strong 3-2 start. Playing as the deepest key defender, McKay has seen career high numbers in disposals at 13.6 per game, and intercept possessions at 8.8. He is also averaging 5.2 spoils per game. After flourishing in his early days, McKay has loved his time...