Finding it hard to see how you could possibly start Daicos.
Round 1: Has Sydney who is his worst opposition (by average in his short career). 62 (Round 22, 2022), 76 (Prelim Final, 2022), 82 (Round 8, 2023). I believe he was tagged by Ryan Clarke in all 3 games. Important though to keep in mind these scores were when he was playing half back. I still find it very likely they send someone to him, given the success it’s had in the past.
Round 2: Plays St.Kilda where he has gone 98 in 2022 and 128 in 2023 (Round 5). May get a run-with from Steele or Windhager. If not, it’s a favourable matchup.
Round 3: Plays Brisbane who he scored 71 against in 2022, 151 in Round 4 last year, and 131 in the GF. Likes to play the Lions it seems. Dunkley, or even Neale, may pay some attention. If Dev Robertsen is given some CBA’s I wouldn’t be surprised if he follows him around. Once again, good matchup if he’s allowed to roam free.
Round 4: Will cop the Maginness tag which kept him to 41 in 3 quarters.
Round 5: Bye.
Round 6: They play Port who he scored 77 against in 2022. In 2023 he scored a 149 in Round 2, before being kept to 99 in Round 19. I remember they sent Willem Drew to him in that last game and I find it likely they’ll do the same again.