Collingwood will be an interesting watch in season 2023.
Coming off a season like none other, which saw them win a record 11 games by under two goals to rise from 17th to a kick away from a grand final berth.
Eyes remain locked on the Magpies to see if it was truly 'luck' as some say.
Last season also saw the debut of Nick Daicos, who has instantly become one of the Pies' key players, while a handful of new recruits in the off-season bring some big changes to the squad.
So with the club heading into an unpredictable season, we cast our own eye across Collingwood and ask five burning questions ahead of their 2023 campaign.
1. Where does Nick Daicos play?
He can't remain at half-back for much longer. Daicos is a star in the making.
The 20-year-old averaged 25.8 disposals and 4.1 marks, along with 408.2 meters gained, per game predominantly playing at half-back in his debut year.
His first season proved he is too good not to play in the midfield, and his pre-season may also be proving that.
Reports from training suggest he is a 'standout' and an 'ultimate professional', and when he's winning time trials, the signs are there.
Another question that arises from this is who comes out of the midfield?
The skills the 20-year-old posses, where his disposals find a player with such ease, are matched by none, maybe beside Scott Pendlebury.
Pendlebury has been the heart of this football club for a long time, and now the number 10 may have to move to half-back to allow Daicos to shine.
This was trialled last year, but Daicos excelled in defence, seeing the former captain remain in his trusted role in the centre for most of the year.
Perhaps we could see the two split their time in the midfield? Or, as he did at times in 2022, Daicos could sneak forward here and there.
