Nick and Josh Daicos' most recent performance has Collingwood fans stirring, with the brothers putting on a match-winning display in the victory over Gold Coast that would've been replicated in the backyard when they were kids.
Younger Daicos and favourite for the Rising Star, Nick, collected a career-high 37 touches in wet conditions at Metricon Stadium and two goal assists, with one of those to his older sibling.
Josh had 19 disposals but kicked three crucial goals as the Pies went on to win by five points.
In an awe-inspiring contest by the Daicos men, the pair showed their true talents and skill, which were no doubt learnt from the Macedonian Marvel and their father, Peter.
Nick and Josh have played all 15 games this season together and pose as one of the future successful brother combinations in the AFL.
Another set of siblings on a similar trajectory are the De Koning boys, jumping into immediate stardom in 2022 with their height and athleticism.
Tom - who plays for Carlton - has taken his game to new heights this year since debuting back in 2018.
The absence of Marc Pittonet means the Blues have relied upon the 22-year-old heavily in the ruck and around the ground, competing against some of the game's best big men.
Younger brother Sam - who's at Geelong - has been a revelation in the backline and has been recognised for his work with a Rising Star nomination.
The 21-year-old rarely loses one-on-one contests and is one of the biggest improvers this season, becoming a formidable defender under coach Chris Scott.
Looking at each of the club's lists, there are 24 sets of brothers sprawled across the competition, with some making their mark as the game's elite players.
The Brayshaw duo - who did have a third brother (Hamish) in the system - are arguably one of the better combinations currently.
Angus (Melbourne) came third in the Brownlow in 2018 and is having another excellent season across half back for the reigning premiers.
His brother, Angus (Fremantle), is one of the favourites for the Brownlow this year, with his improvement a symbol of the Dockers' revival.
Then there are twins, with the King family - Max (St Kilda) and Ben (Gold Coast) - ready to tear apart the competition in the coming years.
The McKays - Harry (Carlton - Coleman Medallist) and Ben (North Melbourne) - who continue to take strides toward greatness.
Key defenders Jeremy (West Coast) and Mitch McGovern (Carlton) have also made their mark on the competition, with their elite aerial skill and strong marking capabilities a turning factor.
The McCartin brothers joined forces at the beginning of 2022, when Paddy was selected as a pre-season supplemental pick (SSP) by the Swans and joined Tom in the backline.
List of 2022 AFL brothers
| Club | Brothers |
| Brisbane | Jarrod and Thomas Berry |
| Fremantle & Melbourne | Andrew and Angus Brayshaw |
| St Kilda & Hawthorn | Dan and Sam Butler |
| Collingwood | Callum and Tyler Brown |
| Brisbane | Keidean and Blake Coleman |
| St Kilda & Adelaide | Brad and Matt Crouch |
| Carlton | Ed and Charlie Curnow |
| Collingwood | Josh and Nick Daicos |
| Carlton & Geelong | Tom and Sam De Koning |
| Carlton & Richmond | Paddy and Thomson Dow |
| Fremantle & Port Adelaide | Michael and Martin Frederick |
| Geelong | Cam and Zach Guthrie |
| Geelong & Collingwood | Jack and Oliver Henry |
| Adelaide & GWS | Elliot and Harry Himmelberg |
| Essendon & Collingwood | Jake and Will Kelly |
| Gold Coast & St Kilda | Ben and Max King |
| Collingwood & Western Bulldogs | Finlay and Jack Macrae |
| Sydney | Paddy and Tom McCartin |
| Carlton & Melbourne | Oscar and Tom McDonald |
| West Coast & Carlton | Jeremy and Mitch McGovern |
| Carlton & North Melbourne | Harry and Ben McKay |
| Fremantle & Hawthorn | Caleb and Jai Serong |
| Essendon & West Coast | Alec and Jake Waterman |
| Fremantle & North Melbourne | Hayden and Lachie Young |
Throughout the history of the AFL, there have been a long list of brothers who have lined up together and against each other.
In 2016, AFL.com.au compiled a ranking of the best combinations, leading with the Coventry brothers (Sydney and Gordon) back from the 1920s.
The table included the Madden men (Simon and Justin), Colliers (Albert and Harry), Burgoynes (Peter and Shaun), Danihers (Anthony, Chris and Terry - not to mention Neale's contribution to the game) and more.
The Scott brothers (Chris and Brad) were also premiership players for the Brisbane Lions during the era of success in the early 2000s and have gone on to coach AFL sides, while Brad is now the GM of football.
The Selwoods once had all four brothers on AFL lists, with Joel being the most recognisable. Adam and Scott both played for West Coast while Troy featured in 75 games for Brisbane.
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