Buckley emerges as contender for North Melbourne coaching role
Nathan Buckley is now a serious candidate for North Melbourne's vacant coaching job. He met with the club's footy boss.
The 54-year-old led Collingwood for 10 seasons from 2012 to 2021. Buckley took the Magpies to the 2018 grand final.
The Magpies lost to West Coast by five points. After leaving Collingwood, Buckley moved into media.
He recently joined Geelong as an assistant coach. Todd Viney is North Melbourne's footy boss.
He caught up with Buckley on Wednesday morning. Close friends say Buckley is eager to explore the role.
He has been studying the Kangaroos' list and structure. The vacancy comes after Alastair Clarkson's firing earlier this month.
North has shown recent improvement under him.
Why it mattersA proven coach with fresh drive could speed up North Melbourne's rebuild. The rebuild appears close to completion.
AustraliaThe AFL coaching cycle affects all fans; a new Kangaroos coach will reshape the club's direction and prospects in the coming years.
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