File this under the list of greatest betrayals…

Where the hell did this even come from? I swear this might be the biggest surprise from the AFL trade period news and there wasn’t even a hint of this coming.

Announced on their own page and via a statement released online, the Geelong Cats have announced that in the 2026 season they have appointed former Collingwood Captain and Coach, Nathan Buckley, in the role as Assistant Coach.

Andrew Mackie, Executive General Manager at the Geelong Cats, had the below to say in regards to Buckleys appointment:

“We are excited to add Nathan to our Club and more specifically to our coaching group. He is respected and highly regarded across the football industry and brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective,… In speaking with Nathan, it was

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