The Tasmania Football Club has expressed positive sentiments regarding 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
Buckley will join the Cats' staff for the 2026 season, ending months of speculation about his next move. He had previously 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 club released a statement congratulating Buckley on his appointment, stating that it is great to see individuals of his calibre back in coaching.
Author's summary: Nathan Buckley returns to AFL coaching with Geelong.