MCC Library Footy Series: My Family’s Journey

Details

Date: Wednesday September 2, 2026

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: MCC Library, Level 3, Members’ Reserve

Dress: Members’ Reserve dress standards

Access: Open to Full, Restricted and Provisional members who may bring up to 3 guests

About

A household name within the football community, Peter Daicos uncovers the depths of his life across football, family and heritage in his new book ‘My Family’s Journey’.

Peter’s parents left Macedonia for Australia in the 1950s and built a new life in Melbourne. They worked hard in their adopted country, but Saturdays were a time Peter and his dad spent together, watching South Melbourne play Australian Rules football.

Peter grew to love the game and played his first game for Collingwood in 1979. He went on to become a true giant of the game, retiring in 1993.

MCC members are invited to this special event presented by the Melbourne Cricket Club, in collaboration with Hardie Grant. Hear from Peter as he shares the fascinating history of his sporting family and the moments that shaped him through his early life and football career.

Inclusions

Afternoon tea served at the MCC Library
Complimentary copy of ‘My Family’s Journey’ to have signed and take home

This is the final event in the 2026 MCC Library Footy Series.

Pricing

Standard

Member Adult 18+

$30
Member Under 18

$30
Guest Adult 18+

$30
Guest Under 18

$30

Booking Process

Bookings open: 9:00am AEST Tuesday June 9

Bookings close: 5:00pm AEST Wednesday August 26, unless sold out sooner

Cancellation cut-off: 5:00pm AEST Wednesday August 26

If you are unable to book online, please call our Membership Services Team on (03) 9657 8888 or email membership@mcc.org.au.

More Info

About the Author

AFL legend Peter Daicos is considered one of Collingwood Football Club’s greatest ever players: kicking 549 goals and playing 250 games in his 15-years at the club. During his incredible career, he received a host of significant AFL awards including Goal of the Year in 1991, was 2 times a Collingwood Best and Fairest, 3 times in a VFL/AFL Team of the Year, a Hall of Fame recipient, Collingwood Team of the Century selection, and 5 times Collingwood’s top scoring goal kicker.

Peter retired in 1993 but remains revered and his two sons Josh and Nick are current household names and champions at the same club. Both his sons played in Collingwood’s AFL Premiership winning team of 2023.