Tasmania Devils Welcome Nathan Buckley's Return to AFL Coaching
The Tasmania Football Club has reacted positively to Nathan Buckley's appointment as an assistant coach at Geelong.
If he wishes to coach at AFL level again we see this as a very positive step
The former Collingwood senior coach will join Geelong's staff for the 2026 season, ending speculation about his next move. Buckley had been in talks with Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale about leading the club as its inaugural senior coach when it joins the AFL in 2028.
The Tasmania Football Club released a statement congratulating Buckley on his appointment: Tasmania Football Club acknowledges and congratulates Nathan Buckley on his appointment to Geelong Football Club.
Author's summary: Buckley joins Geelong as assistant coach.