McEvoy was recruited by St Kilda with the ninth selection in the 2007 AFL draft from the Murray Bushrangers.

[2] Hawthorn and St Kilda played out a draw in Round 17 after McEvoy kicked a goal with 12 seconds remaining.

[3] With injury to first ruck Michael Gardiner, McEvoy regained his place in the side for the grand final replay in which St Kilda were defeated by Collingwood.

He worked closely with Steven King before and during the season to improve his technical skill to assume the lead ruck role for the club.

The Saints had decided to rebuild their playing list by trading players for early draft picks.

The Hawks were hopeful at the time that McEvoy could hold down the number one ruck position after premiership ruckman Max Bailey announced his retirement post-season.