Nathan Buckley
Australian footballer and coach
Born
July 26th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football for Collingwood Football Club from 1993 to 2010, serving as captain from 2001 to 2010. Transitioned to coaching and led the Collingwood Football Club from 2012 to 2021. Achieved significant recognition during his playing career and coaching tenure, with numerous accolades.
Captained Collingwood to the 2010 AFL Grand Final victory
Awarded the Brownlow Medal in 2003
Inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2015
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