Nathan Buckley

Australian footballer and coach

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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