Collingwood star Josh Daicos has plenty happening away from the AFL field, with his longtime partner Annalise Dalins set to become his wife.
Daicos and Dalins have developed into one of Australian football’s most recognizable couples, regularly appearing together at major sporting and fashion events while maintaining a relationship that began well before their engagement.
The couple became engaged during a romantic European holiday in September 2024. Daicos surprised Dalins with a proposal in Greece, and wedding planning has since become a major part of their life away from football.
With the 2026 AFL season reaching its conclusion, attention is now turning toward their next milestone: getting married.
Who Is Annalise?
Annalise Dalins is an Australian model and content creator who has established a public profile independently of her relationship with Daicos.
She has worked across fashion, lifestyle and major-event campaigns and has appeared at some of Melbourne’s biggest social occasions.
Dalins has also been associated with the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and regularly attends high-profile racing events.
In March 2026, she and Daicos appeared together at Glamour on the Grid at Melbourne’s Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
Despite her growing public profile, Dalins has also pursued her education. She completed a commerce degree shortly before Daicos proposed.
How They Met
Their romance started in Melbourne.
Daicos and Dalins initially connected through Instagram before an unexpected face-to-face meeting helped turn that online contact into something more serious.
They crossed paths at a bar on Melbourne’s Chapel Street.
Daicos made the first move, and the meeting eventually developed into a relationship.
By the time they became engaged in 2024, they had already spent several years together and had become familiar faces at Collingwood events, AFL awards nights and other major occasions.
Dalins was also alongside Daicos during the period surrounding Collingwood’s memorable 2023 premiership triumph.
Greece Proposal
Daicos chose Greece for one of the biggest moments of their relationship.
During their September 2024 holiday, he proposed against the picturesque coastal backdrop of Santorini.
Dalins did not know what was coming.
She later explained that the Greece trip had been organized relatively quickly, which helped prevent her from becoming suspicious about a possible engagement.
On the night of the proposal, Daicos gave her another explanation for their special plans: they were going out to celebrate her university graduation.
Instead, he got down on one knee.
Footage later shared publicly captured Dalins’ shocked reaction before the couple embraced.
Secret Ring
Keeping the proposal secret required careful planning.
Daicos reportedly travelled with the engagement ring for nearly two weeks before finding the right moment to ask Dalins to marry him.
That meant carrying the ring through their European travels without allowing her to discover it.
After the proposal, the pair shared their engagement publicly on Instagram.
The announcement included photographs from their trip and a close look at Dalins’ diamond engagement ring.
The moment quickly attracted congratulations from friends, AFL personalities and supporters who had followed their relationship.
Wedding Plans
The couple did not rush directly from engagement to marriage.
Dalins revealed in late 2024 that wedding discussions had already begun, but their plans evolved as they considered exactly what they wanted.
By 2026, Daicos was openly looking forward to getting married at the end of the year.
In an April interview about the season ahead, the Collingwood player described his wedding as one of his biggest upcoming personal milestones.
He said he felt fortunate to have Dalins as his partner and was excited about their future together.
Current reports have placed the wedding after the AFL season, giving Daicos an opportunity to complete his football commitments before turning his attention to the celebration.
Building a Home
Marriage is not the only major project occupying the couple.
Daicos and Dalins purchased a Melbourne property and embarked on an extensive renovation rather than simply moving into a finished home.
The project has required substantial work.
While renovations progressed, the couple reportedly stayed with Daicos’ parents, Peter and Colleen Daicos.
For Josh, that means returning temporarily to a familiar family environment while he and Dalins prepare the home where they intend to begin married life.
The renovation adds another significant milestone to an already busy period involving AFL commitments and wedding preparations.
Daicos Family
Annalise is joining one of Australian football’s most famous families.
Josh is the son of Collingwood legend Peter Daicos, who played 250 games for the Magpies and remains one of the club’s most celebrated figures.
Josh has built his own successful AFL career after being selected by Collingwood as a father-son draft pick.
His younger brother Nick Daicos later followed the same path and rapidly developed into one of the AFL’s biggest stars.
In 2026, both brothers were again named in the extended All-Australian squad, with Josh playing all 23 home-and-away matches and averaging more than 27 disposals.
That football connection has inevitably placed significant public attention on the Daicos family, including their partners.
Her Own Career
Dalins has not limited herself to being known simply as the partner of an AFL player.
Her modelling and content work has given her an established place in Melbourne’s fashion and lifestyle scene.
She has appeared at racing events, brand functions and red carpets, often attracting attention for her fashion choices.
Her background also extends beyond modelling.
Dalins has spoken about living overseas when she was younger and has Latvian family connections. She is also reported to speak Latvian.
Combined with her university studies and digital career, those experiences have helped her develop a public identity separate from football.
Next Chapter
For anyone searching for Josh Daicos’ girlfriend, “girlfriend” is now slightly outdated.
Annalise Dalins is his fiancée, and the couple is preparing to make their relationship official with a wedding planned for later in 2026.
Their journey has taken them from Instagram messages and a chance encounter on Chapel Street to a surprise Santorini proposal, a major home renovation and wedding preparations.
Daicos has spent 2026 concentrating on another demanding AFL campaign, while Dalins has continued building her career in modelling and content creation.
Once the football season is behind him, however, one of the biggest events on Daicos’ calendar will have nothing to do with Collingwood.
After more than four years together and nearly two years engaged, Josh Daicos and Annalise Dalins are preparing for their next chapter as husband and wife.
