I've been watching football for more than two decades (age 27), and I can still recite and recall many special moments in Collingwood folklore.
Many from the MCG or the Docklands, but some from pubs, on the couch or via the radio.
So when dissecting a top 10 Pies player list, it pains, but pleases me to go through some of the heroes I once looked up to, and aspired to be in my junior days.
Below, I have ranked and explained my top 10...
3Nick Daicos
The star father-son is a victim of his infancy in the game, and without a doubt, will be rivalling Swan and Pendlebury when his career comes to a close.
But that hasn't stopped Daicos from dominating the competition.
All-Australians, best and fairests, MVP and a premiership medal is already in the cabinet, with an elusive Brownlow expected to join them in the years to come.
Daicos' defining attribute could be many, like his disposal use, work rate, speed, self-belief. But his leadership and teamwork are underrated.
