In an act that has left the AFL world speechless, Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has just signed the largest contract in AFL history—valued at a staggering $105 million—and then immediately donated every cent of his signing bonus to a cause close to his heart.
Fans expected fireworks on the field. They got fireworks for humanity.
“This isn’t just about football,” Daicos said in an emotional press conference outside the Holden Centre. “This is about giving back in a way that actually matters. Footy’s given me everything. It’s time I gave something bigger.”
So where is the money going?
Nick Daicos has donated the full $105 million to… AFL Players of the Future United (APFU): a new charity initiative designed to fully fund grassroots footy programs across regional Australia, provide equipment to struggling junior clubs, and build inclusive pathways for young players from underrepresented communities—including Indigenous and refugee backgrounds.
The response was immediate—and overwhelming.
Eddie McGuire wept openly. Opposition fans momentarily forgot their team allegiances. Even Damian Barrett called it “the most un-Daicos move I never saw coming.”
In a world where athletes are often criticized for being out of touch, Daicos has reminded everyone what true leadership looks like.
Social Media Reactions:
- @FootyFan4Life: “Nick Daicos just dropped $105 MILLION on the future of the game. Actual GOAT behaviour. I’m crying at work rn.”
- @PiesTragic: “Statue. Now. MCG. Shirtless. Wings. Glowing aura. Make it happen.”
- @AFLOfficial: “We’ve never seen anything like this. Nick Daicos just changed the game forever.”
Collingwood President Jodie Sizer said the club was proud but not surprised: “Nick has always carried himself with humility, despite the spotlight. This just cements what we already knew—he’s a generational talent on and off the field.
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