Sportsday Who has had the better first four years of their career - Nick Daicos or Chris Judd? (09.03.26)
Mar 9, 2026
Fast-paced debate on whether Nick Daicos or Chris Judd had the stronger first four years. Tactical talk about tagging, matchups and why Daicos is hard to stop. Praise for Bailey Williams' spectacular goal and discussion of why it flew under the radar. Analysis of midfields, different types of speed and which teams look most dangerous. Betting market moves and a quick rules clarification round.
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Willem Drew Tagged Nick Daicos And Still Lost The Game
- Ken recalled using Willem Drew as a tag on Nick Daicos and largely restricting him in that match.
- Despite the tag, Daicos still recorded around 25–26 disposals and kicked goals, showing partial success of the tactic.
Set Realistic Targets When Tagging Elite Runners
- Tagging can be effective only if a team accepts realistic target numbers for a player like Daicos rather than aiming to stop him entirely.
- Hinkley suggests accepting 28–30 disposals as a win when tagging elite runners.
Nick Daicos' Early Dominance Is Hard To Stop
- Nick Daicos has been dominant from his very first AFL game and is exceptionally hard to fully nullify by tagging.
- Ken Hinkley highlighted Daicos' unique running capacity and versatility, noting tags can limit but not stop his influence (28–30 disposals still valuable).