#6 in the 50 Most Relevant countdown is Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos one of the most polarising premium selections in AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach for the 2026 season.
In this episode, MJ Want is joined by Jordox to unpack where Daicos truly sits in the fantasy landscape as he enters his age-23 season. The conversation goes beyond reputation and hype, diving into the numbers, role context, and strategic considerations fantasy coaches need to weigh up.
They break down:
Why Nick Daicos already profiles as a top-tier fantasy midfielder
How tagging and team dynamics have influenced his scoring
Whether Collingwood’s broader performance actually matters for Daicos
The importance of factoring in his bye round when drafting
Why his fixture from Round 11 onwards is a major scoring runway
Timing strategies start vs trade-in windows
How Daicos continues to evolve in handling attention and tags
Why recent games may be skewing community perception
The ceiling that still exists as he matures as a midfielder
This episode isn’t about whether Nick Daicos is good — that’s settled.
It’s about when and how you build him into your fantasy team to maximise value.
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