News Nathan Buckley appointed as Assistant Coach

[cats_09]

 

[winty]

Haha you are right. Was at that 99 game and my dad kept yelling at buckley for getting easy kicks near the boundary. He lost his voice as he had nearly 40 touches that day.

37 touches and 2 goals - and didn't get a Brownlow vote.

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Good footy brain, but not sure how well he connects that to his players. Read somewhere that except for 2018, every year saw the maggies move down the ladder. And let's face it, 2018 was a season of no really good teams

Clearly off topic but Richmond were the clear standout in 2018.

I think what Scott has done in reaching out to Buckley is extremely smart. He will be a huge benefit, and not just in coaching.

It goes beyond that. He is well respected by the football world and by the media.

 

[BIGANT]

Im sure a few of the coaches from the t4 - t8 sides will be thinking after this well kept appointment...wtf now Geelong just can't can't go quietly can you cats

 

[IMCat]

Part of the interview on Fox Footy with Bucks here.

Inside Buckley’s whirlwind week... and why Cats move was a ‘no-brainer

Inside Buckley’s whirlwind week... and why Cats move was a ‘no-brainer

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[OzeSparky]

Part of the interview on Fox Footy with Bucks here.

Inside Buckley’s whirlwind week... and why Cats move was a ‘no-brainer

Inside Buckley’s whirlwind week... and why Cats move was a ‘no-brainer

www.foxsports.com.au

Whos this 5th guy analyst?

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Watched the Buckley interview on Kayo, and I have to say I thought he had exactly the right attitude about being an assistant coach under Scotty. Welcome to the Catters, Bucks.

 

[thegerman]

Fantastic appointment
Will miss him in the media, always complimentary of us

Thought he said he’s still doing those out at least some Fox footy?

 

[bellpark]

Could be a tassie prep or could turn out to be an audition to replace c scott

 

[Biggy_Boy]

Could be a tassie prep or could turn out to be an audition to replace c scott

Tassie put out a statement speaking about the appointment, so it seems that there is already some kind of established relationship there.

I think it's probably to get his head back into coaching prior to taking that job, which is a good move on his part. That's not to say it's bad for us. A guy with senior coaching experience, who coached his side deep into finals, is a useful asset to have. It's especially encouraging to see we've replaced a highly-experienced assistant coach in King with someone who also has a wealth of experience. It should mitigate the ill effects of a transition between the two and hopefully Bucks can help to bring some new ideas to the group. He and Scott are two pretty huge coaching personas to have side by side.

 

[AM]

The plus for us is that Bucks brings a wealth of football knowledge and experience, and some IP into the way the Carringbush go about their football.

However, it’s a real coup for Benny Gale as it facilitates Bucks getting back into the swing of club football. In the process, he picks up a heap of IP about how we go about our football. Hopefully, he doesn’t get too close to our talent both on and off the park - sign up Nigel Lappin.

I’d be mightily pissed off if it allowed him to continue his media career. You’re either in or out.

 

[Spearman]

How about a new conspiracy about the GFC? I'll put it out t here since the usual suspect have dried up as far as new material goes.
Scott is going to groom and brainwash Buckley into the Geelong way, and when he eventually goes to Tassie he'll make sure its a feeder/developmental team for the Cats.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

How about a new conspiracy about the GFC? I'll put it out t here since the usual suspect have dried up as far as new material goes.
Scott is going to groom and brainwash Buckley into the Geelong way, and when he eventually goes to Tassie he'll make sure its a feeder/developmental team for the Cats.

We already sent Worpel into Hawthorn as a KGB style sleeper agent 8 years ago.

Might as well try it with a coach this time.

 

[Mr Meow]

Buckley champion player , magnificent kick and all the rest of it

Can he do something with that Geelong midfield which has fallen to bits in so many big finals including the recent GF

The Geelong midfield of Smith, Holmes and Atkins that have only been together for one season? That smashed Brisbane and Hawthorn in finals before being smashed themselves in the big one? You have a bizarre definition of "so many".

 

[dudusmaximus]

AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey reported on Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio that Buckley's role at Geelong was a full-time job, but there was likely still scope for him to continue to do some media work with Fox Footy.

It is to our advantage if a lot of the top movers and shakers are GFC Alumni. Greases the skids

 

[dudusmaximus]

Welcome to Morris finance Buckles!

Morris Finance must be having more Executive Coaches than actual Executives!

 

[dudusmaximus]

Clearly off topic but Richmond were the clear standout in 2018.

I think what Scott has done in reaching out to Buckley is extremely smart. He will be a huge benefit, and not just in coaching.

It goes beyond that. He is well respected by the football world and by the media.

Agree. With each setback (media missteps, losing Kingy as Assistant Coach), we just don't try to break even. We look at it as an opportunity to surge ahead.

 

[catman2006]

Have to say very curious with this appointment in terms of input by Buckley and his ability to see things that our coaches have been missing.

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

I’d be mightily pissed off if it allowed him to continue his media career. You’re either in or out.

He’s still going to be on fox footy. The couch, special comments ect.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Interesting in light of Buckley's record against Scott - was pretty good right up to the end, right?

Good to get an outsider in. I do wonder if they'll also look to add someone recently retired ala Grigg - maybe take Corrigan's role if he jumps to the Pies.

Grigg has already been with us before. Think he ran home to Dimma up at the Suns.

Geelong’s IP has the longevity of a ripe Haas avocado.

Constantly evolving.

Eww. Yuck.

Just that you know that tells me you're one of those guac loving weirdos.

 

[iameviljez]

Buckley champion player , magnificent kick and all the rest of it

Can he do something with that Geelong midfield which has fallen to bits in so many big finals including the recent GF

“So many”?

2024 PF - I’d suggest our midfield was on top in that game. Forwards did not convert.

2023 - no finals.

2022 - flag.

2021 - midfield of Dangerfield, Selwood, Guthrie, Duncan and Smith.

Don’t be ridiculous.

 

[Gee Class Loco]

Whos this 5th guy analyst?

Must be a bloke on this BigFooty site i reckon....hehe (just kidding)

 

[Sticksman]

He’s still going to be on fox footy. The couch, special comments ect.

His on going media involvement will benefit Geelong as he will have a finger on the pulse of the industry itself.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

I think this appointment should be good for Buckley. Not so sure how good it will be for us. Never been a big fan. Seems kinda self-important.

Yes, I’m with you. Not sure yet. Will wait + watch

 

[Zouz Kitty]

As stated + I’m open minded, which area will he work in as assistant coach? Position coach or development coach?

As Buckley is likely to be Tasmanian coach, I am speculating the position at Geelong is to learn from Chris Scott

Chris Scott

Age

49

Ht

182cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

5.4

4star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

13.2

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.4

3star

.

Or perhaps both?