2026 Trade / FA Thread

[Apex36]

I agree, their description, not mine. He's a dwarf.

Makes Josh Daicos look like a giant.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Victorian rivals have joined Tasmania in circling Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos as belief grows that he is unwilling – for now – to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

Multiple clubs are closely monitoring the situation, sensing a rare opportunity that could emerge if Daicos resists committing beyond his current deal with Collingwood, which runs to the end of 2029.

While a trade would be enormously complicated given the length of his contract and his status as one of the AFL’s premier players, the possibility that Daicos may not commit himself to Collingwood indefinitely has spared fresh interest across Victoria.

Three sources close to the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, have told this masthead Collingwood have shown a willingness to offer Daicos a significant contract extension to guarantee his playing career in black and white for life. But Daicos is comfortable with his current contract and will wait to see what happens around him.

When contacted by this masthead, Magpies football boss Charlie Gardiner

Charlie Gardiner

Age

43

Ht

190cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

3star

G

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

2.6

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

0.2

3star

G

0.6

3star

said he wouldn’t comment on contract negotiations.

Expansion club Tasmania Devils looms as the most aggressive suitor as it prepares to enter the competition in 2028, while rival Victorian clubs are also watching closely in the event the Brownlow Medal contender’s long-term future becomes uncertain.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

The Hawks have been open about their desire to accelerate their rebuild with elite talent and would absolutely enter the conversation if Daicos ever became genuinely attainable.

Internally, Collingwood remain confident they can keep the 23-year-old long-term, but there were signs of frustration from Daicos across parts of last season.

Sources say he was unhappy at times with how he was utilised on the field by coach Craig McRae

Craig Mcrae

Age

52

Ht

176cm

Wt

73kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.9

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.2

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.4

5star

, particularly when deployed in roles that limited his influence around the contest.

There was also disappointment at the club’s best-and-fairest count, as Daicos finished runner-up to Darcy Cameron

14

Darcy Cameron

Age

30

Ht

204cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.7

2star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

3.0

2star

CL

0.5

3star

HO

3.5

5star

D

6.0

2star

K

3.3

2star

HB

2.7

3star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

despite a standout season that saw him again establish as the competition’s elite player.

The reaction was significant enough that Collingwood reviewed aspects of its voting system over the summer, with the club adjusting elements of the process heading into the current season.

None of those frustrations have yet translated into any meaningful discussions to leave the club and Daicos continues to play a central role in Collingwood’s premiership push.

However, as Tasmania’s entry draws closer and rival clubs continue to track the situation, the future of one of the AFL’s brightest stars is set to remain a topic of intrigue.

For now, Daicos remains contracted and Collingwood’s most valuable asset.

Not just Tasmania: Look out Collingwood, Victorian rivals are circling Daicos

Nick Daicos appears unwilling, for now, to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Victorian rivals have joined Tasmania in circling Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos as belief grows that he is unwilling – for now – to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

Multiple clubs are closely monitoring the situation, sensing a rare opportunity that could emerge if Daicos resists committing beyond his current deal with Collingwood, which runs to the end of 2029.

While a trade would be enormously complicated given the length of his contract and his status as one of the AFL’s premier players, the possibility that Daicos may not commit himself to Collingwood indefinitely has spared fresh interest across Victoria.

Three sources close to the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, have told this masthead Collingwood have shown a willingness to offer Daicos a significant contract extension to guarantee his playing career in black and white for life. But Daicos is comfortable with his current contract and will wait to see what happens around him.

When contacted by this masthead, Magpies football boss Charlie Gardiner said he wouldn’t comment on contract negotiations.

Expansion club Tasmania Devils looms as the most aggressive suitor as it prepares to enter the competition in 2028, while rival Victorian clubs are also watching closely in the event the Brownlow Medal contender’s long-term future becomes uncertain.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

The Hawks have been open about their desire to accelerate their rebuild with elite talent and would absolutely enter the conversation if Daicos ever became genuinely attainable.

Internally, Collingwood remain confident they can keep the 23-year-old long-term, but there were signs of frustration from Daicos across parts of last season.

Sources say he was unhappy at times with how he was utilised on the field by coach Craig McRae, particularly when deployed in roles that limited his influence around the contest.

There was also disappointment at the club’s best-and-fairest count, as Daicos finished runner-up to Darcy Cameron despite a standout season that saw him again establish as the competition’s elite player.

The reaction was significant enough that Collingwood reviewed aspects of its voting system over the summer, with the club adjusting elements of the process heading into the current season.

None of those frustrations have yet translated into any meaningful discussions to leave the club and Daicos continues to play a central role in Collingwood’s premiership push.

However, as Tasmania’s entry draws closer and rival clubs continue to track the situation, the future of one of the AFL’s brightest stars is set to remain a topic of intrigue.

For now, Daicos remains contracted and Collingwood’s most valuable asset.

Not just Tasmania: Look out Collingwood, Victorian rivals are circling Daicos

Nick Daicos appears unwilling, for now, to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

www.theage.com.au

Just to add context to this article from Sam McClure:

Not three days ago on the Tradies podcast he co-hosts, he made clear the only club that Daicos would ever move should he leave Collingwood is Tasmania.

This article also dropped just two days after Cal Twomey reveals Collingwood has buckets of money available after paying out Grundy.

 

[Apex36]

Victorian rivals have joined Tasmania in circling Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos as belief grows that he is unwilling – for now – to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

Multiple clubs are closely monitoring the situation, sensing a rare opportunity that could emerge if Daicos resists committing beyond his current deal with Collingwood, which runs to the end of 2029.

While a trade would be enormously complicated given the length of his contract and his status as one of the AFL’s premier players, the possibility that Daicos may not commit himself to Collingwood indefinitely has spared fresh interest across Victoria.

Three sources close to the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, have told this masthead Collingwood have shown a willingness to offer Daicos a significant contract extension to guarantee his playing career in black and white for life. But Daicos is comfortable with his current contract and will wait to see what happens around him.

When contacted by this masthead, Magpies football boss Charlie Gardiner said he wouldn’t comment on contract negotiations.

Expansion club Tasmania Devils looms as the most aggressive suitor as it prepares to enter the competition in 2028, while rival Victorian clubs are also watching closely in the event the Brownlow Medal contender’s long-term future becomes uncertain.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

The Hawks have been open about their desire to accelerate their rebuild with elite talent and would absolutely enter the conversation if Daicos ever became genuinely attainable.

Internally, Collingwood remain confident they can keep the 23-year-old long-term, but there were signs of frustration from Daicos across parts of last season.

Sources say he was unhappy at times with how he was utilised on the field by coach Craig McRae, particularly when deployed in roles that limited his influence around the contest.

There was also disappointment at the club’s best-and-fairest count, as Daicos finished runner-up to Darcy Cameron despite a standout season that saw him again establish as the competition’s elite player.

The reaction was significant enough that Collingwood reviewed aspects of its voting system over the summer, with the club adjusting elements of the process heading into the current season.

None of those frustrations have yet translated into any meaningful discussions to leave the club and Daicos continues to play a central role in Collingwood’s premiership push.

However, as Tasmania’s entry draws closer and rival clubs continue to track the situation, the future of one of the AFL’s brightest stars is set to remain a topic of intrigue.

For now, Daicos remains contracted and Collingwood’s most valuable asset.

Not just Tasmania: Look out Collingwood, Victorian rivals are circling Daicos

Nick Daicos appears unwilling, for now, to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

www.theage.com.au

You know it’s a slow news day when they bring out an article saying “clubs are monitoring” a player who’s contracted for the next 4 years…

 

[manicpie]

You know it’s a slow news day when they bring out an article saying “clubs are monitoring” a player who’s contracted for the next 4 years…

Is it true that there's a big sign on fee for going to tassie?

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Is it true that there's a big sign on fee for going to tassie?

Tas have $5m to spend as a sign on, and they can spread it how they see fit - i.e. spread it out or give $5m to one player.

 

[Pistol Night]

You know it’s a slow news day when they bring out an article saying “clubs are monitoring” a player who’s contracted for the next 4 years…

Pain in the ****n arse. Wish they’d stick to pulling themselves over Nas and Harley Reid the morons

 

[manicpie]

Tas have $5m to spend as a sign on, and they can spread it how they see fit - i.e. spread it out or give $5m to one player.

Thanks bro, I wonder how much they would spend of it for Nick.

 

[manicpie]

Pain in the ****n arse. With they’d stick to pulling themselves over Nas and Harley Reid the morons

I just can't see him leaving

 

[Pistol Night]

I just can't see him leaving

Not a chance

 

[Apex36]

Is it true that there's a big sign on fee for going to tassie?

Possibly, but they’d be negligent to spend it all on one player and I’m pretty sure no club can be forced to give up a contracted player.

Confident Peter will give him the same advice his father gave him, which is that the long term benefit of being a one club player for Collingwood will far outweigh the pay day he’d get from moving.

 

[manicpie]

Not a chance

Tassie is great if your into fishing but it doesn't offer a lot more. Nick is a family man and will stick with his family. BTW mate, I dropped a nice mulloway the other day, got him to the bank till he turned away and said **** you manic

 

[manicpie]

Possibly, but they’d be negligent to spend it all on one player and I’m pretty sure no club can be forced to give up a contracted player.

Confident Peter will give him the same advice his father gave him, which is that the long term benefit of being a one club player for Collingwood will far outweigh the pay day he’d get from moving.

They're a close family, can't see him leaving

 

[Soups]

You know it’s a slow news day when they bring out an article saying “clubs are monitoring” a player who’s contracted for the next 4 years…

Next you’ll hear Real Madrid are interested too. What a joke

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Possibly, but they’d be negligent to spend it all on one player and I’m pretty sure no club can be forced to give up a contracted player.

Confident Peter will give him the same advice his father gave him, which is that the long term benefit of being a one club player for Collingwood will far outweigh the pay day he’d get from moving.

Depends how grumpy Peter is with the club, isn't it?

 

[Pistol Night]

Tassie is great if your into fishing but it doesn't offer a lot more. Nick is a family man and will stick with his family. BTW mate, I dropped a nice mulloway the other day, got him to the bank till he turned away and said **** you manic

Spewin' mate. Ive been once this summer. We ended up with 11 gummys and a hangover that could outlast religion

 

[Apex36]

Depends how grumpy Peter is with the club, isn't it?

They literally changed the Copeland voting system for Nick, I doubt Peter is grumpy at all.

 

[Go Woods]

Nick will sign the monster of all deals to remain a Pie for life within the next 2 years imo.
No doubt Tassie will come hard for him.
He's on the pathway to becoming the greatest ever Pie.

 

[sr36]

Next you’ll hear Real Madrid are interested too. What a joke

LA Lakers have a spare $87 million in their salary cap. It's got to be tempting.

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Victorian rivals have joined Tasmania in circling Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos as belief grows that he is unwilling – for now – to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

Multiple clubs are closely monitoring the situation, sensing a rare opportunity that could emerge if Daicos resists committing beyond his current deal with Collingwood, which runs to the end of 2029.

While a trade would be enormously complicated given the length of his contract and his status as one of the AFL’s premier players, the possibility that Daicos may not commit himself to Collingwood indefinitely has spared fresh interest across Victoria.

Three sources close to the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, have told this masthead Collingwood have shown a willingness to offer Daicos a significant contract extension to guarantee his playing career in black and white for life. But Daicos is comfortable with his current contract and will wait to see what happens around him.

When contacted by this masthead, Magpies football boss Charlie Gardiner said he wouldn’t comment on contract negotiations.

Expansion club Tasmania Devils looms as the most aggressive suitor as it prepares to enter the competition in 2028, while rival Victorian clubs are also watching closely in the event the Brownlow Medal contender’s long-term future becomes uncertain.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

Landing a player of Daicos’ stature would require one of the most significant trade packages in league history and would test the AFL’s expansion mechanisms as the league works through how the Devils will assemble their inaugural list.

But the prospect of prising Daicos from Collingwood would likely require more than just the lure of leading a new club.

The Hawks have been open about their desire to accelerate their rebuild with elite talent and would absolutely enter the conversation if Daicos ever became genuinely attainable.

Internally, Collingwood remain confident they can keep the 23-year-old long-term, but there were signs of frustration from Daicos across parts of last season.

Sources say he was unhappy at times with how he was utilised on the field by coach Craig McRae, particularly when deployed in roles that limited his influence around the contest.

There was also disappointment at the club’s best-and-fairest count, as Daicos finished runner-up to Darcy Cameron despite a standout season that saw him again establish as the competition’s elite player.

The reaction was significant enough that Collingwood reviewed aspects of its voting system over the summer, with the club adjusting elements of the process heading into the current season.

None of those frustrations have yet translated into any meaningful discussions to leave the club and Daicos continues to play a central role in Collingwood’s premiership push.

However, as Tasmania’s entry draws closer and rival clubs continue to track the situation, the future of one of the AFL’s brightest stars is set to remain a topic of intrigue.

For now, Daicos remains contracted and Collingwood’s most valuable asset.

Not just Tasmania: Look out Collingwood, Victorian rivals are circling Daicos

Nick Daicos appears unwilling, for now, to sign the kind of long-term extension that could make him a Magpie for life.

www.theage.com.au

What's the point of these articles. He's contracted for another 4 years ( including this year). Who knows what's going to happen in 12 months, let alone 48 months!!

 

[BigVic]

It's Sam McClure writing this. I don't trust him at all

 

[Seedsfan]

Schrodinger's Daicos as all the opposition fans tell you he is simultaneously a. No good and overrated and b. A gun who is going to get the richest deal in AFL history to go to Tasmania

 

[granniewolf]

Push comes to shove, Nick will do what is best for himself. Footy is his living and has a limited lifespan and can end suddenly.
Much as he might love the club, it is a business not a love affair.
I intend to enjoy him while we have him and if that turns out to be for his entire footy career then it's a bonus and we can count ourselves extremely fortunate.
Saying that, I would not want the club to hock itself up to the eyeballs to keep him.

 

[Seedsfan]

Push comes to shove, Nick will do what is best for himself. Footy is his living and has a limited lifespan and can end suddenly.
Much as he might love the club, it is a business not a love affair.
I intend to enjoy him while we have him and if that turns out to be for his entire footy career then it's a bonus and we can count ourselves extremely fortunate.
Saying that, I would not want the club to hock itself up to the eyeballs to keep him.

If we don’t pay good players good money we will be shit

 

[Pistol Night]

Schrodinger's Daicos as all the opposition fans tell you he is simultaneously a. No good and overrated and b. A gun who is going to get the richest deal in AFL history to go to Tasmania

Exactly. Deep down the dickheads know he’s the best player in the game but their said little minds won’t let them admit it