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Nathan Buckley Joins Chris Scott at Geelong; Tarryn Thomas’ Path Cleared to AFL Return
- On October 14, 2025, Collingwood great Nathan Buckley was announced as an assistant coach at Geelong Football Club ahead of the 2026 season, the Cats confirming the move Tuesday morning.
- The former Collingwood coach spent recent seasons in broadcasting before engaging with Tasmania Devils about their inaugural coaching role, signalling willingness to accept it last month.
- Buckley's coaching record — 117 wins from 218 games — includes guiding Collingwood Football Club to the 2018 grand final and playing 280 top-level games with the 2003 Brownlow Medal.
- Tasmania Football Club congratulated Buckley and called his return positive, while Geelong Football Club described the appointment as a major coup after their grand final loss; Buckley will speak on Fox Footy's Trading Day Tuesday evening.
- With Chris Scott remaining senior coach, Buckley joins Geelong while eyeing the Tasmanian role after being overlooked for Melbourne in recent weeks.
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The AgeNathan Buckley joins Chris Scott at Geelong; Tarryn Thomas’ path cleared to AFL return
Buckley made the call to join Geelong in 2026 as an assistant coach, but the Tasmania Devils job could still be his. Meanwhile, Thomas could yet return to footy’s top flight.
·Sydney, Australia
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