Grand final selection calls: Our experts predict who replaces Dan McStay, Jack Payne’s chances, subs

How do the Pies fill the big hole left by Dan McStay? Do they go small or tall? And the Lions – Jack Payne or Darcy Gardiner? Our experts make their GF selection calls.

Gardiner Adams Payne McStay in out

There’s always a grand final selection storyline. This year’s hardluck is Dan McStay who has been ruled out with a knee injury. Jack Payne is the race against time while Billy Frampton could be the fortunate inclusion. See every AFL expert’s big selection calls ahead of Saturday’s final.

Who comes in for the injured Dan McStay? Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Will Brisbane’s Darcy Gardiner retain his spot after a star turn in the preliminary final? Picture: Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Does Jack Ginnivan find a spot in Collingwood’s starting 22 or remain the sub? Picture: Michael Klein

Does John Noble make it back into Collingwood’s team. Picture: Michael Klein.

Can Jack Payne overcome an ankle injury and take his place in the Lions team? Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Could Billy Frampton be the lucky Pie who comes in for the injured Dan McStay? Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images