#7 Josh Daicos

[piedys]

Josh was a bit yippy during the finals, and has improved rapidly year by year, since being overlooked for 2018.

All Australian, and Magpie Premiership star.
His little brother tagged along nicely for the ride.

[Jezza]

2023 Copeland Trophy winner

[pietillidie]

Perhaps we should create an 'Off-season Happenings' thread. Here are the two biggest names in Australian football right now: Daicos and Postecoglou!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzI4azjN11E/

Well-spoken by Joshy, who's on a European trip (I think I saw a shot of Nick in Europe, too, but might be mistaken; we know he'll be training with Bailey in NY at some point). Josh even drops Sonny's name in the vid, which is impressive (South Korean legend and new Tottenham captain appointed by Big Ange).

See also: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/afl/article-12705513/Josh-Daicos-Ange-Postecoglou-Tottenham-Hotspur-visit-training-Collingwood.html

Having adopted Spurs now I'm living over here, it was great to see the lad look up Ange, as Ange is well-known for learning from other codes and coaches of other codes, so he'd have appreciated that and known we are prems.

[pietillidie]

We still haven't given Josh enough love for his Copeland, I reckon. Have there been any good articles looking at his win as a reflection of our culture and coaching?

[Take_a_Screamer]

^^ there's this article from our own Collingwood website:

Rare air: Josh’s season puts him in stellar company
Premiership player, Copeland Trophy winner and All Australian. It’s quite the season...“Two years ago if you told me I’d be a premiership player I’d almost laugh in your face,” he said...

Josh Daicos’ 2023 stats:

* Copeland Trophy winner
* All-Australian wingman
* Career high 38 disposals in Round 22
* Ranked = #2 for disposals at Collingwood

https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/1461996/rare-air-joshs-season-puts-him-in-stellar-company

Highlight Reel
Watch some of Josh Daicos' best work in season 2023, which saw him finish with a premiership medal, and an inaugural E.W. Copeland Trophy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfF3QW_J0Dg&t=17s

[K]