At the time we got him at our pick I was ecstatic and his first game was top class.
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Has his highlights on the RFC website.
*smile* if I'm watching that train wreck again.
What stood out for me was composure and ability to create some time to make a decision - in game 1!. Some players just have this and it’s the ones on the fringe that don’t. Took Dan Jackson years to develop it. Very promising.
Yep. His kicking on both sides is impressive but what impressed me the most was his composure and his ability to not rush in tight with the first option and delay the release for a better option. Matty Knights and Scott Pendlebury like. We have a player here.
Banks and Brown look like they have hit some form. Might be worth a look before the year is out.
You can see he is a calm decision maker on the field. Each of his touches showed that there was no panic, or just happy to get ball on boot. He makes good decisions with that extra split second before he disposes of the ball. Sees the game around him well, and that is a great AFL trait. It's why he is suited better ball movement of the AFL rather than the scrappy VFL level.
AFL power rankings for June last year.
We appear to have got ourselves a bargain.
"ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of June, with young Nick Daicos beginning to put a gap on his rivals."
Playing in a distinctively lively, clean, smart and stylish yet arrogant manor, Daicos is a prime mover. In traffic, he displays agility and evasion, moves around with his arms outstretched, so if he gets tackled, he's poised to deliver the releasing handball to a target, in a style mirroring Scott Pendlebury. In combination with this, Daicos is a master of dropping his knees to draw free kicks, making him even more dangerous in traffic. If no free kick is drawn, because his arms are outstretched with ball in hand, he'll deliver the handball on time and on target. Averaging 35 disposals and two goals in his first four NAB League games, Daicos is eligible to join Collingwood as a father-son selection. With the ease and consistency with which he impacts games both through the midfield and forward of centre, Daicos has not only entered the pick one conversation, but is now seen by many as the favourite to be chosen first in this year's draft. Daicos pushes ahead of Jason Horne on the back of his superior start to the season.
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We appear to have got ourselves a bargain.
"ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of June, with young Nick Daicos beginning to put a gap on his rivals."
1. Nick Daicos
Playing in a distinctively lively, clean, smart and stylish yet arrogant manor, Daicos is a prime mover. In traffic, he displays agility and evasion, moves around with his arms outstretched, so if he gets tackled, he's poised to deliver the releasing handball to a target, in a style mirroring Scott Pendlebury. In combination with this, Daicos is a master of dropping his knees to draw free kicks, making him even more dangerous in traffic. If no free kick is drawn, because his arms are outstretched with ball in hand, he'll deliver the handball on time and on target. Averaging 35 disposals and two goals in his first four NAB League games, Daicos is eligible to join Collingwood as a father-son selection. With the ease and consistency with which he impacts games both through the midfield and forward of centre, Daicos has not only entered the pick one conversation, but is now seen by many as the favourite to be chosen first in this year's draft. Daicos pushes ahead of Jason Horne on the back of his superior start to the season.
2. Jason Horne
Horne is a goalkicking midfielder who influences games both as a mid and forward. Playing a competitive brand of football at SANFL League level, what stands out with Horne is his application defensively. Every week Horne pressures opposition ball carriers, connects on his tackles and often smothers opposition kicks. Horne takes on the game with his run, evades opponents with ease and hurts the opposition with his ball use. Through the midfield he wins the ground balls, while as a forward, not only is Horne damaging with ball in hand, but he's also a strong marking threat both aerially and in contested situations. While Horne's early 2021 play has been strong, it has not been comparable to Daicos from an accumulation or offensive impact perspective, resulting in Horne dropping to second place.3. Tyler Sonsie
The MVP for Vic Metro during the Under-16 Championships, Sonsie is a classy midfielder and forward. One of the premier contested ball winners in this year's draft, Sonsie plays with an attacking flair and can change games in a matter of minutes. He is one of the best kicks inside-50m in this year's draft pool, with his ball use, composure and decision making under pressure among his greatest points of difference. Sonsie also displays a burst of speed and has some line-breaking capabilities. With his 24-disposal, two goal performance for Box Hill in the VFL against Werribee where he featured among the best players on the field, Sonsie has only enhanced his reputation and drawn closer to this year's top-2.
AFL Draft Power Rankings: Daicos pulling away from chasing pack
ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of June, with young Nick Daicos beginning to put a gap on his rivals.
Gee, he had a long fall from that prediction.AFL power rankings for June last year.
We appear to have got ourselves a bargain.
"ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of June, with young Nick Daicos beginning to put a gap on his rivals."
1. Nick Daicos
Playing in a distinctively lively, clean, smart and stylish yet arrogant manor, Daicos is a prime mover. In traffic, he displays agility and evasion, moves around with his arms outstretched, so if he gets tackled, he's poised to deliver the releasing handball to a target, in a style mirroring Scott Pendlebury. In combination with this, Daicos is a master of dropping his knees to draw free kicks, making him even more dangerous in traffic. If no free kick is drawn, because his arms are outstretched with ball in hand, he'll deliver the handball on time and on target. Averaging 35 disposals and two goals in his first four NAB League games, Daicos is eligible to join Collingwood as a father-son selection. With the ease and consistency with which he impacts games both through the midfield and forward of centre, Daicos has not only entered the pick one conversation, but is now seen by many as the favourite to be chosen first in this year's draft. Daicos pushes ahead of Jason Horne on the back of his superior start to the season.
2. Jason Horne
Horne is a goalkicking midfielder who influences games both as a mid and forward. Playing a competitive brand of football at SANFL League level, what stands out with Horne is his application defensively. Every week Horne pressures opposition ball carriers, connects on his tackles and often smothers opposition kicks. Horne takes on the game with his run, evades opponents with ease and hurts the opposition with his ball use. Through the midfield he wins the ground balls, while as a forward, not only is Horne damaging with ball in hand, but he's also a strong marking threat both aerially and in contested situations. While Horne's early 2021 play has been strong, it has not been comparable to Daicos from an accumulation or offensive impact perspective, resulting in Horne dropping to second place.
3. Tyler Sonsie
The MVP for Vic Metro during the Under-16 Championships, Sonsie is a classy midfielder and forward. One of the premier contested ball winners in this year's draft, Sonsie plays with an attacking flair and can change games in a matter of minutes. He is one of the best kicks inside-50m in this year's draft pool, with his ball use, composure and decision making under pressure among his greatest points of difference. Sonsie also displays a burst of speed and has some line-breaking capabilities. With his 24-disposal, two goal performance for Box Hill in the VFL against Werribee where he featured among the best players on the field, Sonsie has only enhanced his reputation and drawn closer to this year's top-2.
AFL Draft Power Rankings: Daicos pulling away from chasing pack
ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of June, with young Nick Daicos beginning to put a gap on his rivals.
