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Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has refused to shut the door on coaching the AFL’s 19th side, Tasmania Devils, when they enter the league in 2028.
Buckley was axed as Pies coach at the end of the 2021 season.
Since then, he has taken a step back from roles inside clubs, opting to focus on his media commitments.
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But, with his everyday roles on the radio and television, the question has already been thrown around on whether he would consider the gig if it was offered.
When asked by Kane Cornes if Buckley would like to be the inaugural Tassie Devils coach on Monday, he didn’t give a straight answer.
“Tassie is a beautiful state, isn’t it?” Buckley said on SEN Radio.
“Beautiful countryside. It’s at one with nature. There’s a lot that Tassie has going for it.”
Cornes asked if that answered meant a “yes”, but Buckley still avoided a straight response.
“Still plenty to go under the bridge, I would’ve thought,” Buckley said.
Tasmania was granted the league’s 19th license, announcing their name, colours and logo earlier in 2024.
Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has already notified the Tigers that he’ll be heading down south to lead the Devils once they enter the competition.
The club still has a long while to build the side up, but will naturally be looking to appoint a coach as early as possible to make the move and begin building a competitive culture.
Buckley’s experience as a senior coach saw him lead the Pies to a grand final in 2018.
