The Tasmania Football Club views Nathan Buckley's appointment as an assistant coach at Geelong as a "very positive step" should he decide to coach in the AFL again.
If he wishes to coach at AFL level again we see this as a very positive step
Buckley will join Geelong's staff for the 2026 season, ending speculation about his next move after being in talks with Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale about leading the club as its inaugural senior coach in 2028.
Author's summary: Buckley's return to AFL coaching is a positive step.