Player Watch Nick Daicos - Can he be the GOAT?

[BringFevBack2021]

I think you're underselling his traits.

He's top shelf at multiple things:

Hands like Lachie Neale
Vision like Pendlebury
Runs like Ben Cousins
Kicks like Lindsay Gilbee
Reads the game like Greg Williams

He's an amazing combination of attributes. You can be a champion with just one or two of those.

I would say all of those things are true, actually

 

[CCurnow3votes]

I think you're underselling his traits.

He's top shelf at multiple things:

Hands like Lachie Neale
Vision like Pendlebury
Runs like Ben Cousins
Kicks like Lindsay Gilbee
Reads the game like Greg Williams

He's an amazing combination of attributes. You can be a champion with just one or two of those.

You forgot marks like Peewee Herman!

 

[sr36]

You forgot marks like Peewee Herman!

The funny thing about those knocking aspects of the game is that you're actually pointing out things that he'll probably get a fair bit better out, when many already consider him the best player in the game. A bit scary for those looking to knock him that he's still well and truly on the way up.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

The funny thing about those knocking aspects of the game is that you're actually pointing out things that he'll probably get a fair bit better out, when many already consider him the best player in the game. A bit scary for those looking to knock him that he's still well and truly on the way up.

Fat from the best I’m afraid.

He’s a good player no doubt.

 

[sr36]

Fat from the best I’m afraid.

He’s a good player no doubt.

Very true. Fair enough too, I'd be afraid if Carlton had a kid like this.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

Very true. Fair enough too, I'd be afraid if Carlton had a kid like this.

Poor bloke was so shattered by the GF that he didn't log in for 6 months Daics saved the Pies

They have nightmares about Daics every night

 

[The Fantom]

Very true. Fair enough too, I'd be afraid if Carlton had a kid like this.

You should be afraid of the 23… we’re not relying on one player to get us over the line each week.

 

[Engimal v3]

This is such a ******ed thread lol

Everyone posting here would love to have him on their team

 

[The Fantom]

Poor bloke was so shattered by the GF that he didn't log in for 6 months Daics saved the Pies

You mean didn’t log in during the offseason? You got so many tickets on yourself you’d sell out the MCG and then some.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

You mean didn’t log in during the offseason? You got so many tickets on yourself you’d sell out the MCG and then some.

There is no "off-season", and if there is, it sure as hell doesn't start 5 minutes after the GF final siren

 

[BringFevBack2021]

This is such a ******ed thread lol

Everyone posting here would love to have him on their team

Right lol

Like realistically who is in the same category this year?

Bont, Heeney, Warner, Gulden and Cripps

Even if he is 6th after those guys (he’s not, he’s top 3) it’s still pretty ****ing good

If someone said would you take:
Serong, Brayshaw, LDU, Anderson or Butters I’m fairly sure every single supporter of every single club would say yes

I’m certain everyone would say yes to Josh Dunkley, Bailey Dale or Tom Stewart for that matter

Do I think he’s going to be the GOAT? I don’t, but I can appreciate he is a VERY good footballer that may claim his first brownlow this year. It’s a bit strange when people won’t admit that.

 

[Fadge]

There is no "off-season", and if there is, it sure as hell doesn't start 5 minutes after the GF final siren

One part Collingwood, one part GOATcos, and one part Fadge kept the poor bloke off BigFooty for 6 months...

 

[Boomer93]

I thought he was massively over rated in his first season and a half. Easy for players to look good in that free half back role, even makes fisher look good

But the last 18 months? I could not rate him higher. The kid is so good it's honestly a joke and my jealousy is absoloutly through the roof.

Not many inside mids have line breaking pace and agility. Of those inside mids that have athletic ability to burst out of contests, almost none have elite skills and composure.

Nic has all of it. He has it at the extreme top level. Then you add class goal kicking. Add his outside run. Add how clutch he has. Then look at his age. Honestly it's a sick joke I absoloutly hate it.

Anyone that says he can't surpass gaz junior is genuinley an idiot. Do I think he will? I'm not sure. But the level he is playing at right now, carrying Collingwood to a premiership, being the best player all these legendary players have played with, at his age???? The potential is absolutely there for him to be the goat. Only people trolling or hating would deny it.

 

[The Fantom]

One part Collingwood, one part GOATcos, and one part Fadge kept the poor bloke off BigFooty for 6 months...

Don’t underestimate yourself, Fadge alone is enough to send someone away from BF for ever, you’re just that good.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Poor bloke was so shattered by the GF that he didn't log in for 6 months Daics saved the Pies

They have nightmares about Daics every night

Nah Daics not so much - Bobby ruins my sleep at times

 

[jakson68]

The funny thing about those knocking aspects of the game is that you're actually pointing out things that he'll probably get a fair bit better out, when many already consider him the best player in the game. A bit scary for those looking to knock him that he's still well and truly on the way up.

Yeah but he will never ruck like Simon Madden, so meh.

 

[morsie]

Is he better than Leigh Matthews?
Computer says no.

 

[Sector 7G]

You forgot marks like Peewee Herman!

Avoids body contact like Cale Morton
Ducks for frees I50 like Cody Weightman
Runs defensively like Jake Stringer

 

[nineteen eighty]

The funny thing about those knocking aspects of the game is that you're actually pointing out things that he'll probably get a fair bit better out, when many already consider him the best player in the game. A bit scary for those looking to knock him that he's still well and truly on the way up.

More accurately, Collingwood supporters mostly are talking him up as the best player in the game. Not saying he is not very good. But the best player in the competition today...not for mine.

 

[sr36]

More accurately, Collingwood supporters mostly are talking him up as the best player in the game. Not saying he is not very good. But the best player in the competition today...not for mine.

Even last year, a lot of players and pundits were referring to him as the best player in the game. I thought it was premature then, but he's taken it up a notch this year. If he's not the best, he's bloody close.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

Even last year, a lot of players and pundits were referring to him as the best player in the game. I thought it was premature then, but he's taken it up a notch this year. If he's not the best, he's bloody close.

He's EASILY the best and there will be no argument by the end of the year

 

[adammania9]

Sheezels 2024 to Goaties 2022, both players at the same age

Harry Sheezel and Nick Daicos AFL Stats Comparison

Harry Sheezel and Nick Daicos AFL Stats Comparison.

www.footywire.com

Jesus mate you've gotta drop this

Daicos 2022 = first season in the system
Sheezel 2023 = first year in the system

Daicos 2023 = second year in the system
Sheezel 2024 - second year in the system

They are equivalents.

You are disregarding an entire year of Daicos wizardry because Sheezel was born 9 months later in his draft year.

 

[sr36]

He's EASILY the best and there will be no argument by the end of the year

The funny thing is that those trying to pot Nick are actually pointing out how and why this star 21 year old is going to continue to get even better.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

The funny thing is that those trying to pot Nick are actually pointing out how and why this star 21 year old is going to continue to get even better.

Nah … he’s peaked just above average.

 

[sr36]

It's probably time for Melbourne City Council to do a bit of urban planning and set aside some land for a future Nick Daicos statue.

Where should it go? I'm leaning towards knocking down parliament house. I think that'd be a good site. Top of the city would be fitting.