#35 Nick Daicos

the fuzz · Post by **the fuzz** » Fri Jan 07, 2022 3:24 pm

^ Come on. We all know only a true Daicos can wear a mullet that well.

Post by **LaurieHolden** » Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:45 am

Thought for the day, Nicks was created for the coming of Nick Daicos...

23 YIPPEE!!! · Post by **23 YIPPEE!!!** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:20 pm

Play nick on the ball like him as an on baller.

Pebbles Rocks · Post by **Pebbles Rocks** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:27 pm

...and then burn him out

23 YIPPEE!!! · Post by **23 YIPPEE!!!** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:29 pm

good point maybe next year then but he has the makings of a top notch on baller

Post by **stui magpie** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:18 pm

He will be a top notch on baller, but we need to protect his body for now.

He's only played a handful of games the past two years due to Covid, that's why he's being played at half back with a few centre bounce appearances.

Post by **Pies2016** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:22 pm

Not happy with the output of DeGoey, Lipinski, Adams, Pendlebury and Crisp to date ?

qldmagpie67 · Post by **qldmagpie67** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:55 pm

Protect the kids at all costs
He’s a 12/15 year player no need to have him beat up and bashed to early
He’s doing just fine the way he’s going right now

swoop · Post by **swoop** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:26 pm

I see him rushing his disposal into the f50
Need’s to relax and realise he has more time and pick the best option

mattdally · Post by **mattdally** » Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:55 am

I'd prefer to keep him protected and surrounded by Pendles, Howe, IQ, Maynard and Moore.

Putting him in the guts will mean he is up against a seasoned mid likely to be 15-20kg heavier than him - he may be able to compete for 5 mins, but likely to be pushed aside.

Give him a couple of years in the gym and then put him in when he is stronger through the body.

Post by **RudeBoy** » Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:34 pm

Spot on mattdally.

People need to remember that not only does Nick need to add some muscle to his physique, but he's hardly played any competitive footy for the past 2 yrs, due to the lockdowns in Melbourne, so he needs to get used to taking hard knocks.

FWIW, I see him playing this season entirely out of defence, before moving to the midfield next year and immediately coming into Brownlow contention. Believe me...he's that good.

Post by **Pies2016** » Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:56 pm

There’s nothing unusual about playing prodigious mid field talents at half back in their first year or two. Bombers did it with McGrath and Walsh rotated between wing and half back in his first year at the Blues.
It’s as much about learning accountability, while still protecting them in the process. It’s also a bit easier when the game is in front of you, rather than all around you.

E · Post by E » Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:06 am

not even Buckley played on the ball in his first two years and he was the best midfielder i've ever seen!!! and he wrote in his book that he wasnt ready for the midfield even though he wanted to go in there earlier.

Nick's body isnt yet up for the rigor of playing in the middle. Ease him in over time. I wouldn't expect to see a lot of him in there until season 2024. Maybe a few pinch hits in there from time to time, but his body isnt ready for the midfield.

Stinger · Post by **Stinger** » Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:09 pm

Wouldn't be surprised if there is a break or two for him throughout the year too.

Duff Soviet Union · Post by **Duff Soviet Union** » Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:56 am

E wrote:not even Buckley played on the ball in his first two years and he was the best midfielder i've ever seen!!! and he wrote in his book that he wasnt ready for the midfield even though he wanted to go in there earlier.

Nick's body isnt yet up for the rigor of playing in the middle. Ease him in over time. I wouldn't expect to see a lot of him in there until season 2024. Maybe a few pinch hits in there from time to time, but his body isnt ready for the midfield.

Yeah, he'll end up there soon enough, but give him a bit of a free ride this year.

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#35 Nick Daicos

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