Since his debut for Collingwood Football Club in 1979, Peter Daicos has become a legend of AFL, with his critically acclaimed career spanning 14 years and 250 games.
Inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 1999, Peter has continued to play a prominent role in the beloved Australian sport, taking up the mantle of both coach and commentator in the years following his retirement.
Then, almost 30 years since his last Collingwood season, the then 61-year-old took on another challenge, partaking in the 2024 season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Australia.
But he’s not the only one with an impressive skill set in the family. His two sons, 27-year-old Josh and 23-year-old Nick, are carving their own careers at Collingwood, and Nick just won the prestigious Brownlow Medal on September 21.
Let’s take a closer look at family on and off the pitch.
Who is Peter Daicos’ wife?
Peter Daicos is married to Colleen Daicos.
While there is very limited information about the exact timeline of the couple’s relationship, it is believed that the pair have been together since the early 1990s.
How many children does Peter Daicos have?
Peter Daicos and wife, Colleen share three children, Madison, Josh, and Nick.
Following in their father’s sporting footsteps, both Josh and Nick now play for Collingwood Football Club. The family now has three Copeland Trophy winners: Peter in 1982 and 1988, Josh in 2023 and Nick in 2024 and now 2026.
As legends within the Melbourne-based football club, Josh and Nick have continued to contribute to the Daicos family legacy in the sport.
Madison works in the health and fitness sector and has lrgely stayed out of the AFL spotlight, but is frequently spotted at Collingwood matches.
Speaking on the family’s shared love of sport, Peter told The Age, “They were always up for a kick. Even during the pre-season this year, they’d come home from Collingwood after a whole day, have a quick bite to eat, and then go off to the park.
“If the ball goes over my head, I’ve got to walk to get it, but I still get down there and try to have a kick with the boys. It doesn’t leave you. It was such a huge part of my life.”
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