Tasmania Devils Welcome Nathan Buckley's Return to AFL Coaching
The Tasmania Football Club has responded positively to Nathan Buckley's return to AFL coaching with Geelong.
If he wishes to coach at AFL level again we see this as a very positive step
Buckley will join Geelong as an assistant coach for the 2026 season, ending speculation about his next move. He had previously been in talks with Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale about leading the club as its inaugural senior coach when it joins the AFL in 2028.
The Tasmania Football Club released a statement congratulating Buckley on his appointment: Tasmania Football Club acknowledges and congratulates Nathan Buckley on his appointment to Geelong Football Club.
- Buckley's decision to return to coaching at Kardinia Park may put his plans to coach Tasmania Devils on hold.
- The Tasmania Devils will join the AFL in 2028.
Author's summary: Buckley returns to AFL coaching with Geelong.