The Latest on Nick Daicos

Nick Daicos, the highly touted son of AFL legend Peter Daicos, has emerged as one of the most promising young talents in the league.

Early Career:

* Daicos made his AFL debut for Collingwood in 2022, at just 18 years of age. * He immediately impressed with his ball-winning ability and silky skills. * Daicos averaged 21 disposals and kicked 10 goals in his debut season, earning him Rising Star nomination.

2023 Season:

* Daicos has continued to shine in 2023, cementing his status as an elite midfielder. * He has averaged 30 disposals and seven clearances per game, leading Collingwood’s midfield brigade. * Daicos has also showcased his versatility, playing across the wing and half-forward line.

Awards and Recognition:

* Daicos was named to the 2023 AFL All-Australian team at the end of the home-and-away season. * He finished third in the Brownlow Medal voting, behind Patrick Cripps and Touk Miller. * Daicos was also awarded the AFL Players’ Association’s MVP award for the 2023 season.

Contract Extension:

* In August 2023, Daicos signed a six-year contract extension with Collingwood, keeping him at the club until 2029. * The deal is reportedly worth around $8 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in the AFL.

Injury Setback:

* In early September 2023, Daicos suffered a significant ankle injury in Collingwood’s loss to Melbourne. * The injury required surgery and is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season.

Future Outlook:

* Despite the injury setback, Daicos remains one of the most exciting young players in the AFL. * He is expected to bounce back strong in 2024 and continue to play a pivotal role in Collingwood’s midfield. * Daicos has the potential to become one of the best players in the league and lead the Magpies to future success.Injury Update Ahead of Round 14

Injury Update Ahead of Round 14

Jarrod Wade, Collingwood’s high-performance boss, provided an injury update before the team’s Round 14 match against North Melbourne on Sunday.

Nick Daicos

Daicos was substituted out of Collingwood’s match against Melbourne due to two leg bruises. He has started pool and gymnastics training, with his availability for Sunday’s game to be determined by training later this week.

Aiden Begg

Begg remains on the AFL inactive list with a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury and will miss the rest of the AFL season.

Josh Carmichael

Carmichael is following AFL concussion protocols.

Mason Cox

Cox continues to work through AFL concussion protocols after suffering a mid-air blow to the face. He has begun low-level rehabilitation for a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury but will not increase his rehabilitation until he has recovered from concussion protocols. Cox is expected to return in five to seven weeks.

Jordan De Goey

De Goey has made progress in his recovery from an acute rectus abdominis tendon tear. He is running at 90% speed and changing direction at a high level. He will continue training and increase intensity towards the end of this week. De Goey is expected to complete full training the following week and return within two weeks.

Jamie Elliott

Elliott’s vascular problem is improving. He continues to work on a modified training program and increased his running speed last week. He is expected to increase his training volume this week and return in five to seven weeks.

Ned Long

Long continues to recover from a soleus calf injury. He has started running and will increase speed this week. He will train during the BYE week and return after the BYE.

Dan McStay

McStay is progressing well in his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rehabilitation. He will continue with light contact exercises and integrate into larger contact groups after the BYE.

Brody Mihoček

Mihocek is recovering from a hamstring strain suffered in Round 11. He is now running at 90% speed and will increase intensity towards the end of the week. He will train during the BYE week and return for the Gold Coast match.

Tom Mitchell

Mitchell underwent a minor procedure for plantar fasciitis in his left foot over the weekend. He has begun walking again and will have a check-up during the BYE round to determine his rehabilitation program. His expected return timeline is six to eight weeks.

Scott Pendlebury

Pendlebury is progressing well after partially tearing a biceps tendon in his left arm. He will continue upper-body strength training during the BYE week and is expected to transition to tackling drills. Pendlebury will return in two weeks.

Joe Richards

Richards continues to work on a foot fracture suffered in Round 11. He will progress to jumping and low-level agility work next week. Richards is expected to return within two to three weeks.

Oscar Steene

Steene is making progress in his toe injury rehabilitation. He has transitioned to deep water running and pool jumping and is expected to start outdoor plyometric work this week. He may begin running during the BYE round and is expected to return in six to eight weeks.Nick Daicos has been ruled out of action for the next 6-8 weeks after suffering a syndesmosis injury. The 19-year-old sustained the injury during a VFL practice match on Monday. Daicos is a key player for Collingwood, having played every game in his debut season last year. He is expected to miss the first four rounds of the AFL season, as well as the Pies’ pre-season matches against Hawthorn and Carlton. Collingwood football boss Graham Wright said Daicos’ injury was a setback for the club. “It’s obviously disappointing for Nick and the club,” Wright said. “He’s an important player for us and we were looking forward to him having a big impact this year. “But we’re confident he’ll make a full recovery and be back on the field sooner rather than later.” Daicos’ injury is a blow to Collingwood, who are already without defender Jeremy Howe (knee) and recruit Jack Ginnivan (ankle).