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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos explains reasons for not choosing to rest
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has scoffed at suggestions he should be rested, declaring his body is feeling cherry ripe six weeks out from finals. Daicos copped a knock two weeks ago against Gold Coast and looked proppy, but was able to finish the match. In Sunday's loss to Fremantle, Daicos spent the majority of the match at half-back but looked untroubled as he racked up a career-high 43 disposals. Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes last week suggested a number of Collingwood stars were playing for 'selfish reasons'. 'Nick is sore, clearly sore and has been throughout the year,' Cornes said on Seven's The Agenda Setters. 'Is he playing for a Brownlow? 'My theory is that those players are not being managed to get themselves right to win a second or a third premiership in Pendlebury's case. Are they playing for individual reasons more so than getting themselves right when they need to be right (in September)?' While not responding to Cornes directly, Daicos said his body was in need of continuity. 'I'm feeling really good,' Daicos told 7NEWS. 'My body likes continuity and just to continue being out there playing is the main thing for me. 'Body's feeling really good. It's a good time to be feeling good coming into finals so (I) just need to stay on top of everything.' And after two straight losses for Collingwood, top spot is suddenly not as likely as it had looked for the majority of the season. 'Definitely doesn't feel like we have a comfortable buffer,' Daicos said. 'I know the boys are keen to continue playing ... ultimately we need to be playing good footy going into the finals,' he said. 'We've got to continue to win and put ourselves in the best position going into finals.' While Nick Daicos spent time out of the midfield against the Dockers, brother Josh enjoyed a more prominent role after dominating in the last quarter the week before against Gold Coast. 'I'd love to see him there. Obviously he had a really great game alongside a few of the other boys who were in there getting the ball forward, it was awesome,' Nick said. 'He keeps reminding me that I might have lost my spot in there.' The Daicos brothers and dad, Peter, were all together to model a special retro jumper that will be worn in next week's home clash against Brisbane. 'It's very close to me heart ... it will be great,' Pies legend Peter Daicos said.
7NEWS
7 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Craig McRae concedes Josh Daicos may have to stay back despite midfield dominance
Collingwood coach Craig McRae is eager to see more of Josh Daicos as an inside midfielder, but concedes his hands might be tied for the clash with Fremantle. An elite half-back and wingman, Daicos was outstanding when moved into the engine room last round. The 26-year-old produced a 16-disposal, two-goal final quarter that almost dragged the Magpies to a comeback win over Gold Coast. But with super-boot Dan Houston (abdominal strain) sidelined, McRae could be forced to use Daicos in defence against the Dockers at the MCG on Sunday. 'Everyone in the footy world will be wondering where he starts this week,' McRae said. 'With Dan out, it will be challenging to keep him out of the back-line for major parts. 'But I think also we'd be silly not to explore what that (inside midfield option) looks like, whether it's this week or going forward. 'He had a remarkable impact on the (Gold Coast) game. 'He's an elite talent in the game and I honestly think you could play him anywhere and he'll have an impact. It's about what the team needs.' McRae conceded Josh's superstar younger brother Nick Daicos was sore during the Gold Coast clash, when he had 26 disposals and six clearances. But he said the Brownlow Medal favourite had rebuffed the idea of playing in the substitute role, amid suggestions he should be rested before the finals. 'The facts were he looked sore and the GPS says that,' McRae said. 'He's getting beaten up a bit but that's part of the job, isn't it? 'It's hard to keep him out though ... it's a challenge to keep one of the best players off the field but we're very conscious of his loads.' The loss to the Suns was only Collingwood's third of the season, cutting their lead on top of the ladder to six competition points. McRae agreed it had put a bit of fire back in his team's belly ahead of the Fremantle clash. 'We got served a pretty ugly meal at the start of the game, particularly at halftime without scoring a goal,' McRae said. '(It was) a little wake-up call ... there's a lot of things in this game that we think will serve us well at another time when needed. 'Whether it's coming from behind to get up or fighting for every inch in every minute we have in games. 'But I'd like to think the pencils are a bit sharper this week.' McRae confirmed Beau McCreery (hamstring), Brody Mihocek and Pat Lipinski (both managed) would all return against Fremantle. Veteran flyer Jeremy Howe (groin) will miss, along with fellow defensive mainstay Houston. Bobby Hill requires a short training block to return to full fitness, set to miss a fourth straight game after sitting out because of personal reasons and illness.
The Advertiser
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Daicos puzzle for Fly after Pies' wake-up call
Collingwood coach Craig McRae is eager to see more of Josh Daicos as an inside midfielder, but concedes his hands might be tied for the clash with Fremantle. An elite half-back and wingman, Daicos was outstanding when moved into the engine room last round. The 26-year-old produced a 16-disposal, two-goal final quarter that almost dragged the Magpies to a comeback win over Gold Coast. But with super-boot Dan Houston (abdominal strain) sidelined, McRae could be forced to use Daicos in defence against the Dockers at the MCG on Sunday. "Everyone in the footy world will be wondering where he starts this week," McRae said. "With Dan out, it will be challenging to keep him out of the back-line for major parts. "But I think also we'd be silly not to explore what that (inside midfield option) looks like, whether it's this week or going forward. "He had a remarkable impact on the (Gold Coast) game. "He's an elite talent in the game and I honestly think you could play him anywhere and he'll have an impact. "It's about what the team needs." McRae conceded Josh's superstar younger brother Nick Daicos was sore during the Gold Coast clash, when he had 26 disposals and six clearances. But he said the Brownlow Medal favourite had rebuffed the idea of playing in the substitute role, amid suggestions he should be rested before the finals. "The facts were he looked sore and the GPS says that," McRae said. "He's getting beaten up a bit but that's part of the job, isn't it? "It's hard to keep him out though ... it's a challenge to keep one of the best players off the field but we're very conscious of his loads." The loss to the Suns was only Collingwood's third of the season, cutting their lead on top of the ladder to six competition points. McRae agreed it had put a bit of fire back in his team's belly ahead of the Fremantle clash. "We got served a pretty ugly meal at the start of the game, particularly at halftime without scoring a goal," McRae said. "(It was) a little wake-up call ... there's a lot of things in this game that we think will serve us well at another time when needed. "Whether it's coming from behind to get up or fighting for every inch in every minute we have in games. "But I'd like to think the pencils are a bit sharper this week." McRae confirmed Beau McCreery (hamstring), Brody Mihocek and Pat Lipinski (both managed) would all return against Fremantle. Veteran flyer Jeremy Howe (groin) will miss, along with fellow defensive mainstay Houston. Bobby Hill requires a short training block to return to full fitness, set to miss a fourth straight game after sitting out because of personal reasons and illness. Collingwood coach Craig McRae is eager to see more of Josh Daicos as an inside midfielder, but concedes his hands might be tied for the clash with Fremantle. An elite half-back and wingman, Daicos was outstanding when moved into the engine room last round. The 26-year-old produced a 16-disposal, two-goal final quarter that almost dragged the Magpies to a comeback win over Gold Coast. But with super-boot Dan Houston (abdominal strain) sidelined, McRae could be forced to use Daicos in defence against the Dockers at the MCG on Sunday. "Everyone in the footy world will be wondering where he starts this week," McRae said. "With Dan out, it will be challenging to keep him out of the back-line for major parts. "But I think also we'd be silly not to explore what that (inside midfield option) looks like, whether it's this week or going forward. "He had a remarkable impact on the (Gold Coast) game. "He's an elite talent in the game and I honestly think you could play him anywhere and he'll have an impact. "It's about what the team needs." McRae conceded Josh's superstar younger brother Nick Daicos was sore during the Gold Coast clash, when he had 26 disposals and six clearances. But he said the Brownlow Medal favourite had rebuffed the idea of playing in the substitute role, amid suggestions he should be rested before the finals. "The facts were he looked sore and the GPS says that," McRae said. "He's getting beaten up a bit but that's part of the job, isn't it? "It's hard to keep him out though ... it's a challenge to keep one of the best players off the field but we're very conscious of his loads." The loss to the Suns was only Collingwood's third of the season, cutting their lead on top of the ladder to six competition points. McRae agreed it had put a bit of fire back in his team's belly ahead of the Fremantle clash. "We got served a pretty ugly meal at the start of the game, particularly at halftime without scoring a goal," McRae said. "(It was) a little wake-up call ... there's a lot of things in this game that we think will serve us well at another time when needed. "Whether it's coming from behind to get up or fighting for every inch in every minute we have in games. "But I'd like to think the pencils are a bit sharper this week." McRae confirmed Beau McCreery (hamstring), Brody Mihocek and Pat Lipinski (both managed) would all return against Fremantle. Veteran flyer Jeremy Howe (groin) will miss, along with fellow defensive mainstay Houston. Bobby Hill requires a short training block to return to full fitness, set to miss a fourth straight game after sitting out because of personal reasons and illness. Collingwood coach Craig McRae is eager to see more of Josh Daicos as an inside midfielder, but concedes his hands might be tied for the clash with Fremantle. An elite half-back and wingman, Daicos was outstanding when moved into the engine room last round. The 26-year-old produced a 16-disposal, two-goal final quarter that almost dragged the Magpies to a comeback win over Gold Coast. But with super-boot Dan Houston (abdominal strain) sidelined, McRae could be forced to use Daicos in defence against the Dockers at the MCG on Sunday. "Everyone in the footy world will be wondering where he starts this week," McRae said. "With Dan out, it will be challenging to keep him out of the back-line for major parts. "But I think also we'd be silly not to explore what that (inside midfield option) looks like, whether it's this week or going forward. "He had a remarkable impact on the (Gold Coast) game. "He's an elite talent in the game and I honestly think you could play him anywhere and he'll have an impact. "It's about what the team needs." McRae conceded Josh's superstar younger brother Nick Daicos was sore during the Gold Coast clash, when he had 26 disposals and six clearances. But he said the Brownlow Medal favourite had rebuffed the idea of playing in the substitute role, amid suggestions he should be rested before the finals. "The facts were he looked sore and the GPS says that," McRae said. "He's getting beaten up a bit but that's part of the job, isn't it? "It's hard to keep him out though ... it's a challenge to keep one of the best players off the field but we're very conscious of his loads." The loss to the Suns was only Collingwood's third of the season, cutting their lead on top of the ladder to six competition points. McRae agreed it had put a bit of fire back in his team's belly ahead of the Fremantle clash. "We got served a pretty ugly meal at the start of the game, particularly at halftime without scoring a goal," McRae said. "(It was) a little wake-up call ... there's a lot of things in this game that we think will serve us well at another time when needed. "Whether it's coming from behind to get up or fighting for every inch in every minute we have in games. "But I'd like to think the pencils are a bit sharper this week." McRae confirmed Beau McCreery (hamstring), Brody Mihocek and Pat Lipinski (both managed) would all return against Fremantle. Veteran flyer Jeremy Howe (groin) will miss, along with fellow defensive mainstay Houston. Bobby Hill requires a short training block to return to full fitness, set to miss a fourth straight game after sitting out because of personal reasons and illness.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Daicos puzzle for Fly after Pies' wake-up call
Collingwood coach Craig McRae is eager to see more of Josh Daicos as an inside midfielder, but concedes his hands might be tied for the clash with Fremantle. An elite half-back and wingman, Daicos was outstanding when moved into the engine room last round. The 26-year-old produced a 16-disposal, two-goal final quarter that almost dragged the Magpies to a comeback win over Gold Coast. But with super-boot Dan Houston (abdominal strain) sidelined, McRae could be forced to use Daicos in defence against the Dockers at the MCG on Sunday. "Everyone in the footy world will be wondering where he starts this week," McRae said. "With Dan out, it will be challenging to keep him out of the back-line for major parts. "But I think also we'd be silly not to explore what that (inside midfield option) looks like, whether it's this week or going forward. "He had a remarkable impact on the (Gold Coast) game. "He's an elite talent in the game and I honestly think you could play him anywhere and he'll have an impact. "It's about what the team needs." McRae conceded Josh's superstar younger brother Nick Daicos was sore during the Gold Coast clash, when he had 26 disposals and six clearances. But he said the Brownlow Medal favourite had rebuffed the idea of playing in the substitute role, amid suggestions he should be rested before the finals. "The facts were he looked sore and the GPS says that," McRae said. "He's getting beaten up a bit but that's part of the job, isn't it? "It's hard to keep him out though ... it's a challenge to keep one of the best players off the field but we're very conscious of his loads." The loss to the Suns was only Collingwood's third of the season, cutting their lead on top of the ladder to six competition points. McRae agreed it had put a bit of fire back in his team's belly ahead of the Fremantle clash. "We got served a pretty ugly meal at the start of the game, particularly at halftime without scoring a goal," McRae said. "(It was) a little wake-up call ... there's a lot of things in this game that we think will serve us well at another time when needed. "Whether it's coming from behind to get up or fighting for every inch in every minute we have in games. "But I'd like to think the pencils are a bit sharper this week." McRae confirmed Beau McCreery (hamstring), Brody Mihocek and Pat Lipinski (both managed) would all return against Fremantle. Veteran flyer Jeremy Howe (groin) will miss, along with fellow defensive mainstay Houston. Bobby Hill requires a short training block to return to full fitness, set to miss a fourth straight game after sitting out because of personal reasons and illness.
The Age
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Daicos bombshell: Pies star open to shock Tasmania move
'It hasn't crossed my mind that much. Tassie are a little while away, Hine has gone there which is great for him and obviously, his connection at Collingwood,' Daicos said. 'I'm sure he's scouting some players that he wants, but I'm fully fixated on staying at Collingwood for now and this year, more importantly.' If he were to head to Tasmania to join the expansion team, the son of Pies great Peter would follow the template set by another midfield superstar, Gary Ablett jnr, who has become a friend and mentor of Daicos'. Also the son of an AFL great, who played at the same club as his famous father, Ablett sent the football world into a frenzy in 2010 when he left Geelong to be the franchise player and the big-name signing at the newly formed Gold Coast Suns. Daicos said he was in regular contact with Ablett. Loading 'I've picked his brain about several things, not so much Tasmania – but he has talked to me about his move to Gold Coast and evolving as a player,' Daicos said. 'He's such a great person and someone that I have leaned on in the past for his football knowledge, he's experienced so much.' For now, Daicos says he is focused on the 2025 season, as his Magpies are well-placed for another premiership push. A game-and-a-half clear of the second-placed Lions with a game in hand, with a home game against cellar dwellers West Coast on Saturday night, the Magpies are set to be 10 points clear of the reigning premiers come Sunday morning. Collingwood have defied pre-season expectations to become the hunted, but teams are also going after Daicos individually. He was reluctant to talk in detail about being tagged, and his own performances – instead praising his teammates for their physical and emotional support. 'We're really happy with that start to the season and just contributing on a weekly basis, that's my aim,' Daicos said. Loading 'Some weeks I contribute more than others, but we're going really well as a team, and we're not complacent – we want to keep moving forward and understand that teams are going to come after us, and we are going to have to keep getting better and I think we are up for that challenge.' He referenced last weekend's battle with St Kilda's Marcus Windhager, and said how the team responds to a tough tag can be what helps a group unite. 'Windhager has done some great jobs this year and I had him on the weekend. I knew it was going to be a tougher day and the boys were great with helping me out and laying some blocks, and ultimately we won, which is the main thing,' Daicos said. 'It really unites our group. There was that moment in 2023 when Sydney came after me a bit and half the team was wrestling on the ground with Ryan Clarke. We find it really unites us as a team, and we grow stronger from it. 'The more experiences you have, the better you get a dealing with it. We have a lot of players who get attention from the opposition. So it's not just me we support – we support all our players.'
