AFL: Nick Daicos was at his brilliant best, as he produced arguably the best quarter of footy in 2024, against the Brisbane Lions.
claim one of the game’s most prestigious honours , the AFL Coaches’ Association Champion Player of the Year award, in a thrilling finish that saw the top three separated by just four votes.
The 21-year-old entered the penultimate home and away round with 99 coaches votes — three behind then-leader Heeney — before voting across the final two rounds was withheld from the public. With Heeney sidelined, Daicos produced one of his finest games for the year in Collingwood’s win over Melbourne, kicking two goals from 40 disposals and 10 inside 50s to poll a perfect 10 from the coaches, which put him five ahead of Heeney.
“Nick is such an important player for us and at only 21 years of age is setting high standards for our football program and reaping the individual and team rewards because of it,” Collingwood coach Craig McRae said.Kingy & Joey reveal their AA teams | 02:55AFLCA chief executive Alister Nicholson said Daicos was a deserving winner.“He should be honoured to be recognised by the coaches as the 2024 AFL Coaches Association Champion Player.
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