Who's Next for the Pies?

The Collingwood Football Club is in a state of flux. After the departure of long-time coach Nathan Buckley, speculation has been rife as to who will take his place at the helm. Names such as Alastair Clarkson, Adam Simpson and Damien Hardwick have all been thrown into the mix, but one name that stands out above them all is Mick McGuane. McGuane was a key member of Collingwood’s 1990 premiership side and is now an assistant coach with the club. He recently spoke to reporters about his thoughts on who should be next in line for the job. “I think Darcy Moore would be a great choice,” he said. “He’s got a lot of potential and I think he could do great things with this team if given the chance.” However, McGuane also had another suggestion – one that may surprise some fans. “In time, Nick Daicos will be the one,” he said confidently. Daicos is currently playing for Collingwood's VFL affiliate side and has shown glimpses of brilliance throughout his career so far – most notably during last year's Grand Final when he kicked four goals from limited opportunities against Richmond. The idea of Daicos taking over from Buckley has certainly gained traction among fans on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram under #breakfastclub – which refers to McGuane's nickname 'Mick The Knife' (given by former teammate Tony Shaw). It remains to be seen whether or not McGuane's predictions come true but it seems clear that there are plenty of options available for Collingwood when it comes to finding their next coach – including two names very close to home in Moore and Daicos.