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In a moment that sent a surge of emotion through the Collingwood faithful, club legend Peter Daicos โ one of the greatest Magpies of all time โ has officially returned to the club that defined his legacy. The โMacedonian Marvel,โ who thrilled fans throughout the 1980s and early โ90s with his unmatched skill and flair, has been appointed Collingwoodโs new Club Ambassador, marking a powerful homecoming that transcends generations.
For Collingwood supporters, Daicos is more than just a footballer; heโs an embodiment of the clubโs spirit โ 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 Collingwoodโs long-awaited premiership victory that year โ 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 clubโs 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.
> โThis club gave me everything,โ he said. โFrom the moment I walked through the doors as a kid in the late โ70s, I felt part of something special. Collingwood isnโt just where I played footy โ itโs home. To come back now, to give back, and to watch my sons wear the black and white with pride โ itโs the greatest feeling in the world.โ
Indeed, the Daicos name has become synonymous with Collingwoodโs new golden era. His sons, Josh and Nick Daicos, have emerged as modern superstars โ 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 clubโs training facility symbolized a touching bridge between eras โ from the Magpiesโ past heroes to their next generation of champions.
Collingwood President Jeff Browne called the appointment โa full-circle moment for the entire Magpie family.โ
> โPeter represents everything Collingwood stands for,โ Browne said. โHis 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 isnโt just symbolic โ itโs deeply meaningful.โ
For fans, this is more than an appointment โ itโs a reunion of heart and history. The terraces at the MCG will once again echo with chants of โDaicos!โ โ 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 โ and the story of the Daicos dynasty continues to soar.
