🔥 Trending Collingwood vs. Adelaide: Nick Daicos and Taylor Walker's Latest Moments

On Thursday, July 24, 2026, a significant match took place between Collingwood and Adelaide at Adelaide Oval, where Collingwood defeated the Crows by 34 points ²⁷. This game saw Collingwood surge into the top-six mix of the AFL ladder ².

Key Events and Performances

Collingwood's Victory and Daicos's Role

Collingwood staged a remarkable comeback after trailing by 27 points in the second quarter, ultimately winning 16.12 (108) to 11.8 (74) ⁷. This victory extended their winning streak to six matches ⁷. Nick Daicos was a standout performer for Collingwood, delivering a match-winning display with 39 disposals and a goal ⁷¹⁰. He also contributed 10 score involvements ⁴⁸. Daicos's performance in this game further strengthened his Brownlow Medal credentials ¹⁰. He kicked the opening goal of the final term from long range, capitalizing on a chase-down tackle by teammate Dan Houston ⁴⁸.

Taylor Walker's Milestone and Son's Support

For Adelaide, veteran forward Taylor Walker celebrated his 700th AFL goal during this milestone match ⁷. Despite his team's loss, Walker's five-year-old son, Louis Walker, was a prominent figure in the post-match events. Louis, a self-proclaimed Collingwood fan, celebrated with his hero Nick Daicos after the game ¹³⁵. Louis's obsession with Collingwood and Daicos is well-documented; he even inspired Daicos with a bracelet before the game ³⁵. His support for Daicos and Collingwood has been a running theme, with him trying to convert his mother into a Collingwood fan as well ⁵.

Controversy During the Match

The game also saw an incident where Collingwood coach Craig McRae condemned the booing directed at Collingwood player Isaac Quaynor by some Crows fans ⁹¹⁰. McRae expressed his disapproval of the "ugly act" from the crowd ⁹¹⁰.