Player Watch Nick Daicos

[Sea fog]

Nick is wasted in defence where he is not as effective as he could be anyway.

 

[Masked Magician]

Nick is too small to play pure midfield ATM.

Too easily pushed off the line of the ball (see 2nd and 3rd qtr of ANZAC Day)
+ Can be hurt dumped in a tackle.

Developing nicely off Half Back, and within the next 12-18 months he'll have the body ready to go to be a pure mid.

 

[domus]

I love his passion. He clearly loves the club and wears the guernsey with genuine pride. He is a gun.

 

[#26]

Nick is too small to play pure midfield ATM.

Too easily pushed off the line of the ball (see 2nd and 3rd qtr of ANZAC Day)
+ Can be hurt dumped in a tackle.

Developing nicely off Half Back, and within the next 12-18 months he'll have the body ready to go to be a pure mid.

I wouldn't worry about it. They have to be careful not to do unduly rough tackles these days.

 

[Masked Magician]

I wouldn't worry about it. They have to be careful not to do unduly rough tackles these days.

I've seen 2-3 times players attempt to do it to him this season and Nick has won free kicks from it.

+ these days the hacks in teams are doing the dirty stuff, see Jemaine Jones tackle on Eliott, Mansell elbow on Gin.

Just my opinion I think another 12-18 months of development and then he's a lock in the midfield for the next 10-11 years.

 

[jonbe54]

I've seen 2-3 times players attempt to do it to him this season and Nick has won free kicks from it.

+ these days the hacks in teams are doing the dirty stuff, see Jemaine Jones tackle on Eliott, Mansell elbow on Gin.

Just my opinion I think another 12-18 months of development and then he's a lock in the midfield for the next 10-11 years.

Agreed with the hacks and that points to deliberately team planned physical assault - it's a dark road to head down for any sport.

 

[loki04]

Martin has been insane. Good size for a 21 year-old kid too

It's the difference I guess Daicos played about 8 games in 2 years leading up, the others completed full seasons, Martin also being 21 vs 18/19yo devopment wise is in front.

 

[gouki88]

It's the difference I guess Daicos played about 8 games in2 years leading up the other completed full seasons, Martin also being 21 vs 18/19yo devopment wise is in front.

Yeah, I think Daicos in two years time will a genuine force to be reckoned with

 

[Apex36]

Yeah, I think Daicos in two years time will a genuine force to be reckoned with

Daicos in 2 years time will be competing for brownlows. And I’m not even joking like I normally would be with a statement like that about a first year player.

 

[gouki88]

Daicos in 2 years time will be competing for brownlows. And I’m not even joking like I normally would be with a statement like that about a first year player.

Yeah, he's a legit chance at finishing top 5 in our B&F in his first season. That's no joke

 

[sr36]

Has Ginnivan gone past him in the race for the Rising Star award?

Depends on the criteria. I reckon Ginnivan might be more important for us at this stage, but Daicos is clearly a better player, which is likely to remain the case.

 

[Mollythedolly]

Noticed Again Today how Badly Nick's gets Ignored by his Teammates

Runs to Good Spots but Teammates don't give it to him

Good thing is it doesn’t stop him presenting. Footy sometimes requires players to make multiple leads that go unrewarding. That sort of sacrificial running opens opportunity for team mates.

 

[sr36]

Good thing is it doesn’t stop him presenting. Footy sometimes requires players to make multiple leads that go unrewarding. That sort of sacrificial running opens opportunity for team mates.

Plus he is getting 20 uncontested possessions a game. Don't think he's being ignored that much.

 

[Kappa]

Everyone should know by now RS is more a curse I hope he doesn’t win it lol.

I think Sam Walsh and Luke Jackson broke that curse

 

[Chrispiesssss]

I’d love for him to play that forward of Center role. Similar to what we wanted from Daniel Wells

Daniel Wells

Age

39

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181cm

Wt

84kg

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Fwd

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Last 5

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19.3

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

4star

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D

10.6

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.0

3star

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2.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

a few years ago. He’s a great kick and can kick goals from 50.

Would you have him and De Goey swapping midfield minutes?

 

[sr36]

I think Sam Walsh and Luke Jackson broke that curse

Luke Jackson is a very good prospect, who will hopefully break the curse, but he ain't close to being a star yet.

 

[TradeDraft]

Luke Jackson is a very good prospect, who will hopefully break the curse, but he ain't close to being a star yet.

What Curse?

 

[loki04]

Plus he is getting 20 uncontested possessions a game. Don't think he's being ignored that much.

They definitely could go through him more as Dave is right he often makes good position running on or past but is ignored.

 

[Apex36]

I think Sam Walsh and Luke Jackson broke that curse

Cripps before them too.

 

[sr36]

Cripps before them too.

Hasn't been as great recently, but Bucks, Selwood, Riewoldt and Goodes had passable careers.

 

[Apex36]

Hasn't been as great recently, but Bucks, Selwood, Riewoldt and Goodes had passable careers.

Mate, you need to pay attention, he’s the absolute runaway favourite for the Brownlow right now. Completely dominating.
He’s averaging 29 disposals, 5 tackles and nearly 2 goals a game this year…

 

[loki04]

Mate, you need to pay attention, he’s the absolute runaway favourite for the Brownlow right now. Completely dominating.
He’s averaging 29 disposals, 5 tackles and nearly 2 goals a game this year…

Been excellent in the games I’ve watched of Carlton not to mention they go to water without him.

 

[sr36]

Mate, you need to pay attention, he’s the absolute runaway favourite for the Brownlow right now. Completely dominating.
He’s averaging 29 disposals, 5 tackles and nearly 2 goals a game this year…

Sorry - I meant the Rising Stars haven't been as great recently. Cripps is a superstar.

 

[stormskye]

Cripps signs a long term deal, hits form again. Hmmm…

 

[Mollythedolly]

Cripps signs a long term deal, hits form again. Hmmm…

Me thinks being healthy might be a more significant reason for improved form than signing a contract but there you go.