#5 Captain Nathan Buckely

bucksisgod · Post by **bucksisgod** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:05 pm

Welcome to the thread dedicated to Nathan Buckley for season 2007.
Below is a quick history and statistical data on our decorated captain.

Nathan Charles Buckley

BORN- Adelaide July 26, 1972
HEIGHT- 186cm
WEIGHT- 91kgs
GAMES- 275
POSITION- Midfield/ Forward
AGE- 34
Nathan made his senior football debut for The Port Adelaide Magpies in the SANFL.
In 1992 Nathan won the trifecta of Magarey Medal, Pt Adelaide B&F and J.Oatey medal for B.O.G in Port's premiership winning Grand Final team. In 1993 Bucks was drafted by the Brisbane Bears playing 20 games in his first season, winning the inaugural Norwich Rising star award and runner-up in the Bears B&F for that season. The following year Nathan was drafted to Collingwood in exchange for C. Starcevich, Troy Lehmann and our first round draft pick ( The Bears used this pick to select Chris Scott)
Since that time Nathan has developed into arguably the greatest Magpie of all time, Certainly our greatest of modern times. Six time Copeland Trophy winner, Seven time All- Australian, Norm Smith medallist 2002, Brownlow medallist 2003, Club Captain 1999- Present, Collingwood team of the century and Hall of Fame member. In 2006 Bucks was awarded AFL Life membership (300 official games- 275 premiership, 24 pre-season, 4 state of origin and 4 International Rules). On New Years Eve 2002 Nathan married Tania Minnici and the couple( along with the Magpie Army) are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child, due December 20. Feel free to post your congrats below.

Stats in averages from 2000-2006. Avg disp per game 24.8- excellent, quality user of those possessions also.

Career Season Averages (Since 2000)
Year Team Games Kicks Handballs Disposals Marks Goals Behinds Tackles Hitouts Frees For Frees Ag.
2006 Collingwood 21 15.1 7.0 22.2 7.3 1.2 0.7 2.8 0 1.1 0.6
2005 Collingwood 11 13.6 7.4 20.9 7.0 1.8 1.3 2.0 0 1.4 0.6
2004 Collingwood 15 14.8 6.5 21.3 5.0 0.8 0.7 3.2 0.3 1.1 0.4
2003 Collingwood 24 19.1 8.0 27.1 4.2 0.9 1.0 3.7 0.5 1.5 0.9
2002 Collingwood 21 16.7 6.3 23.0 3.8 0.7 0.9 4.7 0.7 1.4 1.2
2001 Collingwood 20 18.4 7.9 26.3 5.0 0.7 1.0 2.9 0.8 1.0 1.2
2000 Collingwood 21 21.8 7.8 29.5 5.9 1.4 1.6 2.4 0.2 1.4 0.8
Career 133 17.5 7.3 24.8 5.3 1.0 1.0 3.2 0.4 1.3 0.8

Career Statistical Rankings (Since 2000)
Ranked 1st in Total Kicks in 2003 Ranked 1st in Total Disposals in 2003
Ranked 9th in Total Tackles in 2003 Ranked 1st in Kicks Per Game in 2003
Ranked 2nd in Disposals Per Game in 2003 Ranked 3rd in Total Kicks in 2002
Ranked 7th in Total Tackles in 2002 Ranked 3rd in Kicks Per Game in 2002
Ranked 5th in Tackles Per Game in 2002 Ranked 8th in Total Kicks in 2001
Ranked 3rd in Kicks Per Game in 2001 Ranked 4th in Disposals Per Game in 2001
Ranked 2nd in Total Kicks in 2000 Ranked 6th in Total Disposals in 2000
Ranked 1st in Kicks Per Game in 2000 Ranked 1st in Disposals Per Game in 2000
STATS SOURCE- FootyWire.

Looking forward to and expecting continued excellence from the Skipper in 2007.

favourites 2008 · Post by **favourites 2008** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:34 pm

Im hoping this will be the most enjoyed thred of 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSnx0jKFOoc

Johnson#26 · Post by **Johnson#26** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:39 pm

I love this man. Thanks for everything todate, Bucks.

Johnson#26 · Post by **Johnson#26** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:49 am

Nathan Buckley
Superfan Luke Mason
collingwoodfc.com.au
http://collingwoodfc.com.au/default.asp ... eid=295742

One of the superstars of modern football, Nathan Buckley is considered one of the best players of all time.

With his precise right boot and wonderful ability to lead, Buckley is right up there with the true legends of AFL.

bucksisgod · Post by **bucksisgod** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:32 pm

Congratulations to Nathan and Tania on the birth today of Jett Charles Buckley. Welcome to the world Jett.

Johnson#26 · Post by **Johnson#26** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:53 pm

You beauty!

Good luck and congratulations to Nathan and Tania.

Proud Pies · Post by **Proud Pies** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:59 pm

http://collingwoodfc.com.au/default.asp ... eid=311082

DaVe86 · Post by **DaVe86** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:14 pm

bucksisgod wrote:Congratulations to Nathan and Tania on the birth today of Jett Charles Buckley. Welcome to the world Jett.

Such a father son selection in 16 years or so!!

xtcc · Post by **xtcc** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:42 pm

fav 06 thanks just spent a couple of hours watching the vids on utube save them all 2 favourites

bucksisgod · Post by **bucksisgod** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:25 pm

THE KING RETURNS
Yeppers he's back folks, the first appearance in 2007 of our Skipper, the great Nathan Buckley. I saved the money I usually spend on cheap liquor and lapdancers to be able to witness the return of the great man and as painful as it was, the enormous sacrifice was worth it. The leadership, desire and silky smooth skills all remain - 15 touches, all of them class, a couple of tackles, a trademark smother, some massive atmosphere from the Magpie faithful and a big toothy winners grin from the Skipper made for an awesome return in a great team performance. He made a visit to Lexus for a quick chat onstage afterward, spoke concisely and intelligently and dealt with the knuckledragging intruders who kept interrupting with drunken dribble with patience and class. First time I've heard him speak live, very impressive.
Here's hoping Bucks can remain fit and firing for the rest of the year and add a dynamic we've been missing heading into September.
Welcome back Champ....We missed ya.

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#5 Captain Nathan Buckely

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