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There’s cotton wool…and then there’s this.

OK, probably not a lot to worry about, but as unplugged points out, Nick has hardly played in two years.
 
Vicky Park said:
There’s cotton wool…and then there’s this.

OK, probably not a lot to worry about, but as unplugged points out, Nick has hardly played in two years.
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and Still looks like the Best Player in the Draft
 

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Next week he will play at least, but these niggles isnt ideal

Collingwood father-son prospect and potential No. 1 draft pick Nick Daicos is expected to return to the fold in the NAB League this week after being sidelined at the weekend with calf soreness.
Daicos was a notable absentee from Oakleigh Chargers’ 22-point loss to Gippsland Power on Sunday.

However, Chargers talent manager Jy Bond said there was “nothing serious” to worry about.

“He just had a bit of calf tightness and a bit of lower leg soreness, so we just decided to rest him,” Bond said.

“He’ll be back this week, which is good.”


Daicos, who also missed Vic Metro trials with hamstring tightness earlier this year, has been a standout in the competition this season and remains second on the Herald Sun NAB League Super Rankings.
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Can’t help, but feel we’ve missed a trick by not exposing him to VFL footy more in 2021. I doubt it effects his development, I’m not worried and I’m sure the people plotting his course have his best interests at heart. The thing is more footy against senior bodies now that he’s a professional footballer was a no brainer, IMO.
 
Scodog10 said:
Can’t help, but feel we’ve missed a trick by not exposing him to VFL footy more in 2021. I doubt it effects his development, I’m not worried and I’m sure the people plotting his course have his best interests at heart. The thing is more footy against senior bodies now that he’s a professional footballer was a no brainer, IMO.
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Yeah, it would gave been ideal, and I think if he wasn't injured during that nab league break, he would have. But I think otherwise, draftees have to play nab league over community footy, as it is the pathway.
 
Scodog10 said:
Can’t help, but feel we’ve missed a trick by not exposing him to VFL footy more in 2021. I doubt it effects his development, I’m not worried and I’m sure the people plotting his course have his best interests at heart. The thing is more footy against senior bodies now that he’s a professional footballer was a no brainer, IMO.
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Might have been easier if he didn't get named Oakleigh captain, maybe it was his call and being captain made him feel compelled to play for both them?
 

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Jen2310 said:
Yeah, it would gave been ideal, and I think if he wasn't injured during that nab league break, he would have. But I think otherwise, draftees have to play nab league over community footy, as it is the pathway.
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I very much doubt that. I get it for school age kids, but once you’re a full time athlete as Daicos is I’d be shocked if there were rules in place that prohibit players from playing state league footy.

Moving away from Daicos because he’s a unicorn if I had a son or daughter that was a draftable prospect, no longer at school and in the Victorian system which had those limitations in place I’d be taking them to WA or SA to further their development at state league level. Not only do they play at a higher standard, but they get to learn valuable lessons about what it takes to be a professional sportsperson. This is a clear gap in the Victorian talent pathway, IMO.

It’s possible Mkcaptain I just hope it isn’t true.
 
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Scodog10 said:
I very much doubt that. I get it for school age kids, but once you’re a full time athlete as Daicos is I’d be shocked if there were rules in place that prohibit players from playing state league footy.

Moving away from Daicos because he’s a unicorn if I had a son or daughter that was a draftable prospect, no longer at school and in the Victorian system which had those limitations in place I’d be taking them to WA or SA to further their development at state league level. Not only do they play at a higher standard, but they get to learn valuable lessons about what it takes to be a professional sportsperson. This is a clear gap in the Victorian talent pathway, IMO.

It’s possible Mkcaptain I just hope it isn’t true.
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Maybe its a personal choice? I'm not sure.
 
Scodog10 said:
Can’t help, but feel we’ve missed a trick by not exposing him to VFL footy more in 2021. I doubt it effects his development, I’m not worried and I’m sure the people plotting his course have his best interests at heart. The thing is more footy against senior bodies now that he’s a professional footballer was a no brainer, IMO.
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Perhaps the wisdom is that while he’s still building up his body, the wear and tear and injury risk playing against grown men outweighs the developmental advantages?

Any other reason than that and I’m with you, it’s a missed opportunity to fast track him.
 
Scodog10 said:
I very much doubt that. I get it for school age kids, but once you’re a full time athlete as Daicos is I’d be shocked if there were rules in place that prohibit players from playing state league footy.

Moving away from Daicos because he’s a unicorn if I had a son or daughter that was a draftable prospect, no longer at school and in the Victorian system which had those limitations in place I’d be taking them to WA or SA to further their development at state league level. Not only do they play at a higher standard, but they get to learn valuable lessons about what it takes to be a professional sportsperson. This is a clear gap in the Victorian talent pathway, IMO.
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It's an interesting one. What you say makes sense, but most seem to think TAC maximises a kid's chance of being drafted. Hence overage kids requesting and being granted permission to play an additional year of TAC.
 
sr36 said:
It's an interesting one. What you say makes sense, but most seem to think TAC maximises a kid's chance of being drafted. Hence overage kids requesting and being granted permission to play an additional year of TAC.
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That's true.
Gets the most exposure, as more club recruiters and media go to Nab League and can't get to all community football games.
 
Scodog10 said:
Can’t help, but feel we’ve missed a trick by not exposing him to VFL footy more in 2021. I doubt it effects his development, I’m not worried and I’m sure the people plotting his course have his best interests at heart. The thing is more footy against senior bodies now that he’s a professional footballer was a no brainer, IMO.
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Might of but being Hurt/Not-100% might stopped him playing VFL
 

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DopeMaster said:
Perhaps the wisdom is that while he’s still building up his body, the wear and tear and injury risk playing against grown men outweighs the developmental advantages?

Any other reason than that and I’m with you, it’s a missed opportunity to fast track him.
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He’d likely be playing senior AFL footy this year if he was 3 days older, so I’m not sure that reasoning stacks up.
 
Apex36 said:
He’d likely be playing senior AFL footy this year if he was 3 days older, so I’m not sure that reasoning stacks up.
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Agree it’s pretty specious, but the only semi-sensical reason I could see for not developing him in the twos.

What’s your take on why we haven’t done so?
 
Scodog10 said:
Can’t help, but feel we’ve missed a trick by not exposing him to VFL footy more in 2021. I doubt it effects his development, I’m not worried and I’m sure the people plotting his course have his best interests at heart. The thing is more footy against senior bodies now that he’s a professional footballer was a no brainer, IMO.
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Totally agree. I'm surprised he played more than 2-3 AFL games, before playing out the season in the VFL.
 
DopeMaster said:
Agree it’s pretty specious, but the only semi-sensical reason I could see for not developing him in the twos.

What’s your take on why we haven’t done so?
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I’d say it’s been Nicks choice.
 
Apex36 said:
He’d likely be playing senior AFL footy this year if he was 3 days older, so I’m not sure that reasoning stacks up.
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If you wanted him to work on the physical side of his game, the u18s could be better, as he'd be more likely to have success with a more physical style in u18s and is thus more likely to opt for it than if he was coming up against men in the VFL. I would have liked him to play some VFL though.
 
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