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. 

Nick Daicos at Olympic Park Oval in 2014.

Josh Daicos drafted: 2016

Older brother Josh is drafted at pick No. 57 under the father-son rule.

Nick and Josh Daicos celebrate after Josh is drafted to the club in 2016.

Next Generation Academy: 2019

Nick kicks a bag in the Next Generation Academy match against Essendon at the 'G.

Nick Daicos in action during the Collingwood and Essendon Next Generation Academy match before the 2019 AFL round 23 match between Collingwood Magpies and Essendon.

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Match winner for Carey: 2019

Makes a 60m torp look effortless.


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.

Nick Daicos with Isaac Quaynor and Changkuoth Jiath during the NAB AFL Academy jumper presentation at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, April 2021.

Training with AFL squad: 2021

Nick trains with the AFL squad during the pre-season.

Nick trains with the AFL squad during a pre-season session in Feb 2021.


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.

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.