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Peter Daicos hopes AFL keeps father-son reign as is

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Collingwood legend Peter Daicos says he would like the father-son rule to “stay intact”, saying the Pies are not unfairly advantaged by it.

Daicos is arguably the biggest name in football in 2024, with Nick and Josh starring for Collingwood and playing a key role in last year’s premiership after joining the club as father-son selections.

Josh was the club’s best and fairest during that campaign, while Nick would probably have won the Brownlow Medal if not for a late season home and away injury.

Daicos, 62, said Dwayne’s World from SEN Thursday that he would like the AFL to maintain the status quo when it comes to father-son recruiting.

It comes as the league is in the midst of a competitive balance overhaul that is expected to force clubs to fight harder for father-son and academy selections.

The rule currently allows clubs to match opposition offers on father-son players under the draft points system, with a 20 percent discount for first-round selections.

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“For me, it served its purpose. Having played my career at Collingwood, I know Peter Moore probably feels the same way and Gavin Brown… I think it’s served us well in that regard,” Daicos said of the father-son rule.

“I would like it to stay intact. It’s worked for Collingwood at the moment and it’s probably why everyone is jumping up and down… but Collingwood has put a bit of effort into it over the last 10-12 years with their academy.

“Okay, it’s not a full-fledged training program, but they meet three times a year and we want to show a lot of interest in the kids…”

The Magpies have been the biggest beneficiaries of the father-son rule as it is, with Darcy Moore another star player to have a famous father at Collingwood.

But Daicos said: “Collingwood does not have an unfair advantage. It’s just the luck of the draw.

The Australian Football Hall of Fame also addressed the news of an enhanced award for this year’s Goal of the Year.

The 2024 GOTY winner will receive $50,000 as well as $10,000 to their junior club. It’s a far cry from what Daicos received as reward for his incredible goal against Richmond 33 years ago.

Daicos won $2,000 worth of fuel for his sublime efforts. But the club’s five-time top scorer appreciates that it was a significant reward at the time.

“It was probably a king’s ransom back then, relative to the times. In those days you probably got a full tank of fuel for $10, so that was a hell of a lot of fuel,” Daicos laughed.

As for this year’s winner, although not drawn against each other, he acknowledged that goals from Harley Reid and Marcus Bontempelli will take considerable effort to beat .

“These would be worthy recipients,” Daicos said.

“Harley was running the field, taking on players virtually and being able to execute after going that distance, it took time.”

But Daicos said Bontempelli’s goal was just as elegant and he was surprised by the football intelligence the Bulldogs skipper displayed.

“Great awareness with his back to goal, feeding, being sandwiched and able to make some space. He didn’t even look at the goal. He knew well before he got his hands on the ball where the goals were, so he also created a pretty special goal.

This season’s Brand of the Year winner will also walk away much better than in 2023, pocketing $50,000 in cash and two million Velocity Frequent Flyer points in 2024.