Nick Daicos

Nicholas Daicos (born 3 January 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays as a midfielder for Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL). Daicos was recruited by Collingwood under the father–son rule with the fourth pick in the 2021 national draft, playing his under-18 football with the Oakleigh Chargers. He made his debut in the first round of the 2022 season and won the Rising Star award in the same season. He was a member of Collingwood's 2023 premiership side, been named in successive All-Australian teams and has won the AFLCA's Champion Player of the Year Award in 2024, leading him to be considered as one of the best players in the competition. He has been noted for his elite decision-making as well as his scoring impact as a midfielder.