The Magpies Is Truly My Home: Collingwood Football Legend Peter Daicos Returns to Collingwood as Their New Club Ambassador

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄: 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑

In a moment that sent a surge of emotion through the Collingwood faithful, club legend Peter Daicos — one of the greatest Magpies of all time — has officially returned to the club that defined his legacy. The “Macedonian Marvel,” who thrilled fans throughout the 1980s and early ’90s with his unmatched skill and flair, has been appointed Collingwood’s new Club Ambassador, marking a powerful homecoming that transcends generations.

For Collingwood supporters, Daicos is more than just a footballer; he’s an embodiment of the club’s spirit — grit, loyalty, and brilliance. Over a glittering 250-game career, Daicos became a symbol of artistry on the field, remembered for his freakish goals from impossible angles and his ability to turn games on their head. His 97-goal season in 1990 remains one of the most spectacular ever produced by a small forward, culminating in Collingwood’s long-awaited premiership victory that year — breaking the infamous 32-year drought.

Now, more than three decades later, Daicos returns not just as a legend of the past but as a guiding figure for the future. His role as Club Ambassador will see him working closely with the players, fans, and community, continuing the club’s mission to build unity between its glorious history and its promising present.

Speaking at his unveiling at the AIA Centre, Daicos was visibly emotional as he addressed the crowd of fans who gathered to welcome him home.

> “This club gave me everything,” he said. “From the moment I walked through the doors as a kid in the late ’70s, I felt part of something special. Collingwood isn’t just where I played footy — it’s home. To come back now, to give back, and to watch my sons wear the black and white with pride — it’s the greatest feeling in the world.”

Indeed, the Daicos name has become synonymous with Collingwood’s new golden era. His sons, Josh and Nick Daicos, have emerged as modern superstars — with Nick already being touted as one of the best young players in the league and a future Brownlow contender. The image of father and sons together at the club’s training facility symbolized a touching bridge between eras — from the Magpies’ past heroes to their next generation of champions.

Collingwood President Jeff Browne called the appointment “a full-circle moment for the entire Magpie family.”

> “Peter represents everything Collingwood stands for,” Browne said. “His passion for the game, his humility, and his love for the black and white jumper inspire everyone around him. Having him back at the club isn’t just symbolic — it’s deeply meaningful.”

For fans, this is more than an appointment — it’s a reunion of heart and history. The terraces at the MCG will once again echo with chants of “Daicos!” — not just for the sons, but for the man who started it all.

As Peter Daicos walked across the AIA Centre grounds, the cheers said it all: once a Magpie, always a Magpie.

For Collingwood, the legend has come home — and the story of the Daicos dynasty continues to soar.