Education
McOrist was recruited from Northcote, where he finished third for the J. J. Field Trophy (Victorian Football Association Division 2 Best & Fairest) in 1971.
McOrist was recruited from Northcote, where he finished third for the J. J. Field Trophy (Victorian Football Association Division 2 Best & Fairest) in 1971.
He was a half-forward flanker who played one year of senior football at Collingwood in 1972. He played only 12 games, for 16 goals under coach Neil Mann, including six goals in his first full match, after being a reserve in his first match.