Nathan Buckley - Official AFL Website of the Collingwood Football Club

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Arguably one of the greatest players to don the black and white guernsey, Nathan Buckley made headlines in 2009 when it was announced he would hold an assistant coach position at Collingwood for two seasons before assuming head coaching duties for the following three years.

After his retirement, Buckley had joined Channel Seven, 3AW and The Age as a commentator and analyst and remained a key figure in AFL ranks.

His acquisition was described as a major coup by the club, Buckley had the opportunity to work closely under Malthouse before becoming the senior coach.

The former skipper took over the forward line and helped it contribute to the second highest scoring side in the competition in 2010. The following year his apprenticeship focused on scouting the opposition.

Buckley immediately made an impact as the senior coach at the completion of the 2011 season adding three new development coaching positions. He also acquired the services of former senior coach Rodney Eade as the club's first Football and Coaching Strategist.

Playing Career: Brisbane 1993 (20 games, 21 goals), Collingwood 1994-2007 (260 games, 263 goals). Total: 280 games, 284 goals.

Honours: Brownlow Medal (2003) tied, Norm Smith Medal (2002), AFL Rising Star Award (1993), All-Australian Team (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003), All-Australian vice-captain (1999, 2000, 2003), International Rules Series (1998, 1999), International Rules Series captain (1999), Allies State of Origin Representative (1995-1997), Allies State of Origin Captain (1997), Alex Jesaulenko Medal (1997), Copeland Trophy - Best and Fairest (1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003), 2nd Best and Fairest (1997), 3rd Best and Fairest (2001), Collingwood Team of the Century (half back flank), Collingwood Captain (1999-2007; 161 games).

Coaching Career: AIS-AFL Academy squad (assistant) 2008-2009, Vic Country U16 (coach) 2009, Collingwood assistant (forward line and opposition) 2010-2011.

Coaching Record: 1st (2010), 2nd (2011).

Coached By: Robert Walls (1993), Leigh Matthews (1994-1995), Tony Shaw (1996-1999), Mick Malthouse (2000-2007).

Coached With: Luke Beveridge (2010), Gavin Brown (2010), Paul Hudson (2010), Matthew Lappin (2011), Tarkyn Lockyer (2011), Craig McRae (2011), Paul Licuria (2010-2011), Mick Malthouse (2010-2011), Mark Neeld (2010-2011), Anthony Rocca (2010-2011), Scott Watters (2010-2011).