Respect to Buckley

[PieLebo87]

Buckley like Collingwood, are much harder to hate these days.

I like the way he consoled both the cheer squad, and the runner.

Always talks well.

 

[mxett]

Did some classy stuff today under immense pressure. Like this

 

[DavyRed]

Totally agree, really rate him and can only compliment him on the way he’s conducted himself over the last few years. Pies fans should be proud of him, regardless of the result today.

 

[TheBrightSide]

Yep hats off to Buckley, was a class act today.
Especially the way he consoled the runner after the game.
Also consoled a teary cheer squad member after the banner broke.
The kind of person you want around your club.

 

[Baird]

Anyone know the runners name?

 

[maskmcgee]

Walked out on three flags for the same reason Treloar didn't go to Richmond.

 

[Bojangles17]

He carries himself well , Coll have worked hard to get right people around him and he’s had a great year

 

[Draft Pick]

I love that he has 0 premierships

Would have to be a north knob to put the thread in a different direction.

 

[The Meerkat]

I think the changes in the football department helped him a lot this year, longmuir, hocking coming in etc, it seems a happier coaching department.

People always bleat.on about him leaving Brisbane and missing out on flags or not going to north and missing out on flags there but he is obviously a Collingwood man and always has been.

And that my friends is a long and lonely path to follow at times.

 

[evo]

Anyone know the runners name?

Alex Woodward

 

[Duskfire]

I never really understood the dislike people have for Buckley. I feel part of it was because he played for Collingwood. Plenty of players have done what he did and aren’t looked upon in much the same way he does.

Seems like a classy guy. I can see why Collingwood didn’t sack him; clearly has the club at his back.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

impressed by bucks and how he has mellowed out

speaks with respect and like a gentlemen. if it wasnt for my team i would have wished he won it

 

[JC Hawks]

Alex Woodward

Yep thought it was him. Feel sorry for him. He had potential at the Hawks, but too many injuries. Must feel terrible. I feel he would have got the mark regardless.

 

[dees arent rabble]

Pretty much told the lions they suck.

So much class

 

[Farm Boy]

Hated him as a player, FIGJAM and all that.

But as a coach this year, full respect as a human being and how he conducts himself.

Big respect and commiserations.

In terms of public perception this loss my be the best thing to happen to Buckley. Some of the criticism directed at Buckley in the past - and regards to his coaching - is that he did not have to work for his role. He was essentially handed this position because he was Nathan Buckley. Now we are seeing Buckley earn his reputation, and this loss is a part of his journey in doing that. I respect Buckley and I hope he coaches a flag in the future. He is very deserving of that. I say that as someone who was his biggest critic, but he has won me over this year.

 

[Jack Bradley]

Would have to be a north knob to put the thread in a different direction.

Get stuffed champ I'm allowed to share my opinion.

 

[dave123]

Was sad for him

He was bloody amazing all year

 

[Farm Boy]

Very, very impressive man.

Thanks bud.

 

[Duskfire]

Pretty much told the lions they suck.

So much class

Yeah when he was what..19? I just find it strange people hold that over him still. The shit I said and did when I was 19 no one cares because when you are that age you are still a moron.

People kind of need to get over it.

 

[getgaff]

My opinion had changed over the past 12 months.

Thought of he had too much of an ego and played that way.

My opinions have flipped after this year. Humble and gracious throughout the season and whatever the Magpies did in that review during 2017 is working. Players are playing for him

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Just quietly... why do people jizz themselves these days when somebody famous does something just decent?

I mean... Buckley comforting the cheer squad or the runner for a few seconds... it’s just basic good bloke stuff. He’s obviously not a prick... but there are endless things in the media and social media about how amazing he is...

Why? He’s just a standard good bloke. Good on him. But when did we start getting down on our knees for everybody who showed themselves to be just a person with common decency?

Are people’s general expectations of others so low?

 

[MF]

Don't like the club, hate McGuire but Buckley is all class. Feel pretty bad for him tonight.

 

[Brain Power]

Are people’s general expectations of others so low?

Yes. People are shit.

 

[evo]

Yes. People are shit.

You've been reading too much Voltaire

 

[The King!]

Been fantastic, made me ok with a Collingwood win, that’s how good a bloke he is