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Early career

Nathan Buckley was born in or near Adelaide, South Australia on July 26, 1972.^{[citation needed]} His family travelled around Australia quite frequently and by the age of 12, Buckley had been to all major states on the Australian mainland. However he spent the majority of his football developing years (aged around 10-17) in the Northern Territory, so is has sometimes been regarded as a Territorian.^{[citation needed]}} Under the (now defunct) State of Origin competition he was considered of North Territory origin and selected for The Allies team, an amalgamation of players from Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania. For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... is the 207th day of the year (208th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For similar terms, see Northern Territories (disambiguation) Slogan or Nickname: The Territory, The NT, The Top End Motto(s): none Other Australian states and territories Capital Darwin Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator Ted Egan Chief Minister Clare Martin (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2004... For similar terms, see Northern Territories (disambiguation) Slogan or Nickname: The Territory, The NT, The Top End Motto(s): none Other Australian states and territories Capital Darwin Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator Ted Egan Chief Minister Clare Martin (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2004... Australian rules football matches between teams representing Australian colonies/states and territories have been held since 1879. ... For similar terms, see Northern Territories (disambiguation) Slogan or Nickname: The Territory, The NT, The Top End Motto(s): none Other Australian states and territories Capital Darwin Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator Ted Egan Chief Minister Clare Martin (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2004... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... NSW redirects here. ... Capital Canberra Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator none Chief Minister Jon Stanhope (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2006)  - Product ($m)  $19,167 (6th)  - Product per capita  $57,303/person (1st) Population (End of November 2006)  - Population  333,667 (7th)  - Density  137. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product...

Buckley's footballing talents were noticed from an early age. He joined Port Adelaide and won the Magarey Medal (the SANFL's highest individual award) in 1992. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Magarey Medal is an Australian Rules Football award, given annually since 1897 to the best and fairest player in the South Australian National Football League as adjudged by the field umpires. ... The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) is the premier league and governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in the state of South Australia. ...

Brisbane Bears

In early 1992 the struggling Brisbane Bears drafted him for the 1992 AFL season through its Northern Territory state zone. Buckley challenged the AFL draft system and sparked controversy by initially resisting a moved to Brisbane. Having barracked for the Melbourne Football Club from a young age, his ultimate ambition was to play in Victoria, and he felt the Bears were an undesirable career option. However AFL draft rules prevented him from playing with another AFL club and so remained in the SANFL. Brisbane Bears were an Australian rules football Club and was the first Queensland-based club in the Victorian Football League. ... This article is about the national league in Australian rules football. ... This article is about the annual Australian rules football draft. ... Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League, based in Melbourne, Victoria. ... This article is about the national league in Australian rules football. ...

He signed with the Bears for the 1993 season only as part of a deal between Buckley and the Bears that allowed him to go to the club of his choice the following season. Brisbane hoped his time in the sunshine state would be long enough to change his mind. He immediately demonstrated his potential, playing 20 games, kicking 21 goals and impressing with his general play. He was the inaugural winner of the Norwich Rising Star Award and finished a close second in the Bears' best-and-fairest award. The NAB Rising Star award is given annually to a standout young player in the Australian Football League. ...

Collingwood

During his first season Buckley's arrangement with the Bears became common knowledge. At the end of the contract he attracted strong interest from all Melbourne-based clubs, chiefly Collingwood, Geelong and North Melbourne. However it was Collingwood that successfully arranged a trade deal acceptable to all parties. The move saw Buckley move to the Magpies in exchange for Craig Starcevich, Troy Lehmann and the Magpies' first-round draft pick (no. 12, future double-premiership player Chris Scott). Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club involved, and playing in the Australian Football League. ... Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is an Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League with a rich history. ... The Kangaroos Football Club, is an Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League. ... Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club involved, and playing in the Australian Football League. ... Craig Starcevich (born May 16, 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer in the VFL/AFL and currently fitness trainer. ... Christopher Michael Chris Scott (born May 3, 1976) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. ...

Buckley was adamant that the move was the right career direction, with the belief he had more chance of winning a premiership with the Magpies. Ironically, Brisbane would beat Collingwood in two consecutive AFL Grand Finals in 2002 and 2003. In his first season with Collingwood, the team would reach the finals, as Buckley thought. The Magpies were eliminated by the West Coast Eagles by 2 points in Perth. Part of the pre-match entertainment at the 2006 AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. ... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ... Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ...

From here, Buckley would be a consistent performer for Collingwood. As well as winning a Brownlow Medal in 2003, he finished in the top 3 twice before the turn of the century. He was also named Collingwood's Best & Fairest 6 times in 10 years (including one tied) as well as 6 consecutive years in the All Australian Team from 1996 to 2001. The Charles Brownlow Trophy, better known as the Brownlow Medal, is the medal awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League during the regular season (ie not including finals matches) as decided upon by umpires. ... The E.W. Copeland Trophy is an Australian rules football award given by the Collingwood Football Club to the player adjudged Best and Fairest for Collingwood during the year. ... The All-Australian Team is an all star team of Australian rules footballers, selected by a panel at the end of each season. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1999, Buckley suffered a serious jaw injury playing against Carlton in Round 2. He would miss 6 games and return in Round 9 to help Collingwood to their first win of the season and their first in 13 matches. Collingwood finished last this season, only the second time in their history.^{[citation needed]} Buckley also competed in the last game at Victoria Park. This article is about the year. ... Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues, is the sixth oldest Australian rules football club and the third oldest club in the Australian Football League. ... Victoria Park was named after Queen Victoria in the 19th century and is both a large park and the name of an Australian rules football stadium in inner-city of Melbourne, Australia, and is located in the suburb of Abbotsford. ...

Collingwood Captain

In 1999, then-Collingwood captain Gavin Brown retired from AFL football. Buckley was the obvious first choice to replace him as captain. Throughout the late 1990s/early 2000s Collingwood had several major changes in personnel. Eddie McGuire became president of club in 1998 and Mick Malthouse was appointed coach in 2000. Collingwood finishing 15th in 2000 and 9th in 2001, with Buckley starring in both seasons. This article is about the year. ... Gavin Brown (born September 25, 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Magpies in the VFL/AFL throughout his career. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... This article is about the first decade of the 21st century. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Michael Mick Malthouse (born 17 September 1953) is a legendary Australian rules footballer and current coach of Collingwood // Michael started his football career with St Kilda in 1972 playing 53 senior games, including three finals but his career with the club ended after being told by coach Allan Jeans that... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 2002 that Collingwood made the AFL Grand Final for the first time in Buckley's career. On Grand Final day at the MCG, Buckley starred in a losing team, winning the Norm Smith Medal. This award is sometimes debated though as the judges for the medal have to submit votes 15 minutes before the end of game. Some judges said Michael Voss's last 15 minutes of the game won Brisbane the game. Famously, Buckley removed the Norm Smith Medal from around his neck shortly after it was presented to him, a symbol of his extreme disappointment and overriding dedication to the team effort. Brisbane defeated Collingwood by 9 points and Buckley became the first losing Norm Smith medalist since Gary Ablett in 1989. Also see: 2002 (number). ... “MCG” redirects here. ... The Norm Smith Medal is the award given in AFL grand final to the player adjudged by an independent panel of experts to have been the best player in the match. ... Michael Voss (born July 7, 1975) is an Australian rules footballer, usually playing midfield or in the forward line for Australian Football League team the Brisbane Lions. ... The Norm Smith Medal is the award given in AFL grand final to the player adjudged by an independent panel of experts to have been the best player in the match. ... For his son of the same name, see Gary Ablett, Jr. ...

In 2003, Buckley received his highest honor, the Brownlow Medal in a three-way tie with fellow South Australian born players Mark Ricciuto (Adelaide) and Adam Goodes (Sydney). The following Saturday Buckley played in his second losing Grand Final. Brisbane demolished Collingwood from start to finish, although Buckley still managed to gain 24 disposals. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Charles Brownlow Trophy, better known as the Brownlow Medal, is the medal awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League during the regular season (ie not including finals matches) as decided upon by umpires. ... Mark Anthony Ricciuto (born June 8, 1975) is a former Australian rules football player, who represented the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League. ... The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed the Crows, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League, based in Adelaide, South Australia. ... Adam Goodes (born January 8, 1980 in Wallaroo, South Australia[1]) is an Australian rules football player and dual Brownlow Medal winner. ... Sydney Swans is an Australian Football League (AFL) club based in Sydney, New South Wales. ...

After perhaps the best season of his stellar career in 2003, the Magpie skipper endured a 2004 and 2005 season he would rather forget. He started the season in usual domineering fashion in the opening three rounds, but missed seven of the next eight matches with hamstring problems. When he returned, he appeared to play under duress, spending more time across half-forward or half-back. Buckley was honoured with life membership of the Collingwood Football Club in 2004. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club involved, and playing in the Australian Football League. ...

2006 season

During the 2006 season, Buckley was awarded AFL Life Membership after playing his 300th official match since his debut in 1992, comprising 267 premiership games, 24 preseason games, four state of origin games and four international rules games. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

Buckley was rested twice during the season, once for the match against West Coast at Subiaco in Round 7, and again in the Round 21 clash against Carlton. At the end of the 2006 season Buckley indicated the possibility of him standing down as captain of the club, saying that James Clement might be a likely choice for the position.^{[citation needed]} Clement later said he did not wish to become captain.^{[citation needed]} Collingwood President Eddie McGuire has played down any rumours of Buckley standing aside.^{[citation needed]} Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... James Clement (born September 4, 1976) is an Australian rules footballer. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

2007 season

Following serious hamstring problems, Buckley played his first game of 2007 playing for the Williamstown Seagulls in the VFL on August 18, 2007.^[1] He was judged best on ground, gathering 29 possessions and kicking four goals. The Williamstown Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne and are currently playing in the Victorian Football League. ... This article is about the present day Victorian state football league. ... is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

He returned to the Collingwood side the following week and helped Collingwood to a 25 point win over Sydney, in a vital game for Collingwood's finals' hopes. They would become the first side in 6 years to make it to Preliminary Final from outside the top four, and the sudden death of Len Thompson only days prior to the Preliminary final gave Collingwood extra motivation. However, Collingwood would lose to Geelong by five points. Three weeks later, on October 5th, 2007, Buckley announced his retirement and left holding his hamstring and no premiership. [1] Len Thompson born August 27, 1947, is a former Australian Rules footballer. ... Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is an Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League with a rich history. ...

Personal life

Buckley was involved in the AFL "Laws of the Game" or Rules Committee until he controversially resigned.^[2] A ruck contest in Australian rules. ...

On New Years Eve 2002 Buckley married Tania Minnici. She is known for wearing revealing outfits to the Brownlow Medal, most notably a gown with a visible diamante g-string in 2001.They have one child, Jett Charles, who was born on December 22, 2006. Also see: 2002 (number). ... The Charles Brownlow Trophy, better known as the Brownlow Medal, is the medal awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League during the regular season (ie not including finals matches) as decided upon by umpires. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Buckley now lives in a $4M house in Toorak with his wife and child^[3]. Toorak is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

Accomplishments

Brownlow Medal The Charles Brownlow Trophy, better known as the Brownlow Medal, is the medal awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League during the regular season (ie not including finals matches) as decided upon by umpires. ...

• 1st - 2003 (equal)
• 2nd - 1998
• 3rd - 1999 (equal)
• 5th - 1993 (equal), 2000 (equal)

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• Norm Smith Medal 2002
• Rising Star Award 1993

Collingwood Football Club The Norm Smith Medal is the award given in AFL grand final to the player adjudged by an independent panel of experts to have been the best player in the match. ... The NAB Rising Star award is given annually to a standout young player in the Australian Football League. ... Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club involved, and playing in the Australian Football League. ...

• Best & Fairest 1994 (equal), 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003
• RT Rush Trophy 1997
• JJ Joyce Trophy 2001
• Collingwood Team Of The Century
• Club captain 1999-2007

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• 2nd Best & Fairest 1993

Representative Honours

• All Australian Team 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001
• All Australian Team vice-captain 1999, 2000, 2003
• International Rules Series 1998 (captain)
• Alex Jesaulenko Medal 1997
• Allies captain 1997

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• Magarey Medal 1992
• Jack Oatey Medal (Grand Final B.O.G.) 1992
• Port Adelaide Magpies best & fairest 1992

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• SANFL 1992 (Port Adelaide Magpies)

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References

• AFL "Guide to Season 2005" p. 90-93, 736

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External links

• Nathan Buckley's statistics from AFL Tables

• Nathan Buckley profile on the Official AFL Website of the Collingwood Football Club
• BuckleySurfers.com - Nathan Buckley Unofficial Fansite