Nick Daicos joins the club officially this week and it's been a long time coming. We take a look back at his Collingwood journey so far.
Peter Daicos Academy: 2014
Nick joins the Peter Daicos Academy, a program established to give the sons of past Collingwood players an opportunity to train at the club to develop them during their junior years.
Josh Daicos drafted: 2016
Older brother Josh is drafted at pick No. 57 under the father-son rule.
Next Generation Academy: 2019
Nick kicks a bag in the Next Generation Academy match against Essendon at the 'G.
Match winner for Carey: 2019
Makes a 60m torp look effortless.
Nick Daicos, eligible for the Pies as a father-son in two years, just kicked this goal after the siren to give Carey a one-point win over Brighton. Carey was six goals down early in the last quarter. pic.twitter.com/YsYLl1ai4E
— Callum Twomey (@CalTwomey) June 15, 2019
NAB AFL Academy: 2021
Nick represents the NAB AFL Academy - a selection of the best 17 and 18-year-olds across the country who will be eligible for the 2021 NAB AFL Draft.
Training with AFL squad: 2021
Nick trains with the AFL squad during the pre-season.
Playing with VFL: 2021
Nick makes an impressive debut for the Pies in a VFL practice match.
Peter and Nick celebrate Josh Daicos clutch goal: 2021
The fellas were hype in round 2 against Brisbane.
Josh Daicos kicks a clutch goal. Peter and Nick LOVE IT 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hqg75RRVYI
— 7AFL (@7AFL) April 1, 2021
Daicos commits to Collingwood: 2021
Nick makes a commitment to join the Pies at the NAB AFL Draft in November.
Collingwood select Nick Daicos with pick 4 in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft
It's official.
The moment we've all been waiting for 😎
— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) November 24, 2021
We've selected Nick Daicos with pick 4 #AFLDraft pic.twitter.com/3MArTJHEj4
