Peter Daicos says his son Josh could be better than him as Magpies mull father-son dilemma

COLLINGWOOD legend Peter Daicos says his son Josh has a chance of being a better player than he was, but he is no certainty to wear black and white next season.

Josh Daicos playing for Vic Metro. Picture: Mark Dadswell

COLLINGWOOD legend Peter Daicos says his son Josh had the rounded game to develop into an even better player.

But small forward Daicos is no certainty to join the Magpies, who face a father-son dilemma in November’s draft as Gavin Brown’s son Callum is also eligible for selection.

The Pies do not have a first-round selection and could be forced to trade in extra picks or go into points deficit to secure the pair.

Daicos told the Herald Sun that Josh boasted terrific positioning and an uncanny ability to keep his feet.

“I think he’s a better all-rounder and is going to be a better player (than me),” Daicos said. “And I honestly mean that. I was in the system at an early age but I just think he’s got a better all-round game.

“When he puts on a bit of weight and his fitness comes up to speed he’s got a chance.”

Josh Daicos, goaling at Simonds Stadium, has the skills of his father Peter, who says his boy might one day be better than him. Picture: AFL Media

The 1990 premiership great and five-time leading goalkicker sat in the Simonds Stadium stands as Josh kicked one goal from 11 disposals to help secure Vic Metro’s first under-18 national title since 2012.

“His positioning is really good, he keeps his feet and you can’t ask any more,” Daicos said. “You’re still in the contest if you keep your feet.”

Pressed on whether his son would eclipse his career, Daicos said: “I’m thinking about if you compare apples with apples, same age.

“You look at the all-round game, that’s what I’m saying. He’s got a piece of the game — he’s both sides, he’s got his skill sets and, as I said, he keeps his feet and his positioning is good. Hopefully that keeps him in good stead.”

Peter Daicos is one of the most revered players in Collingwood history but will his son be joining the club?

Most clubs rate Brown in the second round of the draft and, while some have Daicos in the same bracket, others believe he should come cheaply.

Complicating matters for Collingwood recruiter Derek Hine, both sons are under 180cm.

The club already has Jamie Elliott (178cm), Jarryd Blair (174) and the suspended Josh Thomas (178). Blair, 26, is coming out of contract.

Daicos said he wanted his son to get a chance in the AFL.

“Where it ends up, who knows?” he said.

All other list mangers , please look away daicos and brown really aren't that good #dekkapounces #handsofftheyareours

— ⚫️⚪️ALLY⚫️⚪️ (@A_L_L_Y_2010) June 24, 2016

Collingwood will get Daicos and Brown. No worries. If a club has two or more nominated players it can go into a 'points deficit'. #gopies

— Boomer (@Boomer_Pies) June 24, 2016

@turtlemagpies

They're no good.

Be lucky to get a run in the VFL team.#Daicos #Brown #NABAFLU18s

— Shmick (@_shmick) June 29, 2016

Young Callum Brown could follow in his famous father’s footsteps to Collingwood. Picture: Mark Stewart

One rival recruiter said the Pies had to draft both.

“Gavin Brown’s boy is a genuine AFL player. He’s tough, he’s hard — he’s Gavin Brown’s son,” he said.

“And then you’ve got the son of the ‘Macedonian Marvel’. He’s got class and is just such a natural footballer.

“They have to try to find a way, but I think any chance they had of getting them for nothing is gone.”

Daicos has showed flashes of brilliance since recovering from a broken hand this year while Brown sizzled with 11 first-quarter disposals against Western Australia.

Daicos’s second son, Nick, is also impressing as he climbs the junior ranks.

Originally published as Peter Daicos says his son Josh could be better than him as Magpies mull father-son dilemma