Nathan Buckley retires

[MW]

His precision with either foot was the best I have seen in my 31 years on earth

[Pup]

Great career by Bucks

Everyone loved to hate him but there is little doubt he was a dead set champion.

Well done.

[Dog_ger]

I agree with that Pup.....

But was he better than Braddles, guys....?

[AFLflyer]

I agree with that Pup.....

But was he better than Braddles, guys....?

yes, much more talented, if he didnt have so many injuries he would have one of "the best"
braddles was a brilliant outside running player

[Pup]

I agree with that Pup.....

But was he better than Braddles, guys....?

I am going to say yes.. Just

MW- Yes he was probs the pick of the bunch when it came to 'Two Footers'. There is a few really really good ones that come to mind but they probably couldnt kick with the distance and penetration Buckley could.

[Dog_ger]

I honestly thought Braddles was the best at check siding a ball I have ever seen....?

Either foot...?

[AFLflyer]

braddley wasnt as skillful wasn't as hard wasnt as good.

yes bradlley is a champion and played a stack of games - but he wasnt as naturally talented as buckey. buckley is in herds class.

what is braddles doing these days - havent heard his name mentioned in years!


sorry didnt realise you were talking about kicking - my mistake!!!!!!!!! bucley still a better kick aswell

[sydney-dog]

Paul Licuria has also announced his retirement

[hearts on fire]

great player....

alot of people thought he was a tossa because of Eddie and Collingwood, but i would have him at my club anyday.

[haloman]

If Archer was the Kangaroos shinboner of the century where does everyone think Buckley rates in Collingwoods best players of all time?
I'll stick my neck out and put him in their top 3 ever. Hard to imagine any player from any other era being that much better than him. Maybe some blokes have more medals than Bucks but certainly no one more gifted. Best kick of a football I've seen in a Collingwood gurnsey. Up in Jarman and Ablet company for kicking a footy IMHO. Great carear Bucks well done.

[Wedgie]

Great player, the AFL will be worse off without him.
Watched and admired the guy since 1990.