jmac70
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Maybe they could have a professionalism award named after Buckley, for the player who prepares himself the best. Effort at training, diet etc.
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Universal Love Nathan Buckley - The Greatest.
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I wonder if they would ask for his input before naming an award after him. Although I’m pretty sure whatever it was for he’d decline.
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We could name part of the Holden Centre after Bucks. Not the main building, which carries the sponsor’s name, but what about the Glasshouse? Newish building and no sponsor attached (I think). Perfect.
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I was thinking something similar also as in most dedicated but there's an award after Gavin Brown, leading desires indicator. Seems like most bases are covered. Perhaps most brownlow votes in a season, not sure that has the same ring to it.
You'd think he'd turn it down, but it'd be a shame if he's not recognised with something. Maybe something at the holden centre, though it wouldn't be seen widely.
I can’t believe this isn’t at the mcg infront of 80,000 with Buckley waving goodbye.
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Imagine the roar at 3/4 time when he finishes his final address let alone after the game. Everything in terms of his departure has been handled well, largely because of his team first approach, but not allowing him a final game in Melbourne is poor.
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This is a celebration of Buckley whole career at Collingwood. The player, the man and coaching together.
Discussion on coaching merits and his continued reign in the role has its own thread, people can separate the 2.
You can think the time for change was right and also celebrate everything he has done for the club especially his playing career, what a player he was.
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Do they refuse or is it coaching instruction in case they miss?
I remember a few players over the last 10 years from various teams, saying the player X had a licence to go for it outside 50m but others in the team were instructed to look for an option.
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Absolutely love Bucks, but all good things must come to an end and no one can say he didn't get a go at it, it's not often coaches last 10 years.
Great player and a decent coach just not quite good enough, good luck to what ever is next bucks, I can see him becoming involved in a role at the club in the future, maybe head of footy.
Great player and a decent coach just not quite good enough, good luck to what ever is next bucks, I can see him becoming involved in a role at the club in the future, maybe head of footy.
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I just want to say thanks to Nathan.
As long as I've followed the sport, which isn't really that long, he's been my 2nd favorite player. His book inspired my son in so many ways and helped set a standard for the way he plays the game now and how he goes about his life. Just a pity the game couldn't be played in Melbourne, but I'm sure the Sydney fan base will give him a great farewell and hopefully we can say all the best some time down the track.
Good luck to the whole team today. A win would be appropriate for such a champ.
As long as I've followed the sport, which isn't really that long, he's been my 2nd favorite player. His book inspired my son in so many ways and helped set a standard for the way he plays the game now and how he goes about his life. Just a pity the game couldn't be played in Melbourne, but I'm sure the Sydney fan base will give him a great farewell and hopefully we can say all the best some time down the track.
Good luck to the whole team today. A win would be appropriate for such a champ.
I’m looking forward to the roar when he pulls on a jumper at 3/4 time and runs down to full forward to get us over the line.
I can dream, can’t I?
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What are 'leading desires' and how are they indicated? Who won the award last time?
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Good question. I'd suspect they'd be 1 percenters etc, the old wrecker award maybe from 1990... Either way, with Bucks finishing and Pendles to retire soonish, they need to find a couple more awards or something else to honour them.
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14!
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He’s a big lad then, still with some growing to do as well.
manicmagpie
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Jett is going to be an insane size at this rate.
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Major blunder then, by the recruiting staff. Should have insisted he be named Sherrin, or Punt, or Torp. But no!
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If we were to honour a player every year for recognition of their professionalism and application to training, diet etc surely that would be named after Swannie.
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There should be one of him outside the MCG. It’s a disgrace that there isn’t one of a Collingwood player.
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‘Great man, great legacy’: The other side to ferociously competitive Buckley
To mark Nathan Buckley’s 218th and final game as Collingwood coach, The Age spoke to six figures - including players, assistant coaches, and other football department staffers - who worked closely with the Magpies great across his decade at the helm.
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Greatest player, absolutely (that I've seen).
Wouldn't be in our top handful of coaches I would have thought.
Despite it being the right decision, nevertheless he will be missed.
Wouldn't be in our top handful of coaches I would have thought.
Despite it being the right decision, nevertheless he will be missed.
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