Nathan Buckley Will Not Coach Essendon or Carlton

It is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:52 am.

It is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:53 am.

Nathan Buckley wants to be an AFL head coach.

In short, he has news.

Nathan Buckley will not coach Essendon or Carlton.

Tasmania chose Ken Hinkley over Nathan Buckley.

Buckley still wants to coach in the AFL.

Nathan Buckley is disappointed about not getting the Tasmania job.

Buckley wants to be a head coach, but not at Essendon or Carlton.

Buckley told Fox Footy he will not apply for other jobs.

Buckley will likely stay at Geelong next year.

He is focused on Geelong's next games.

Buckley will think about his future later.

Buckley really wanted the Tasmania job.

He was very upset when he did not get it.

Buckley respects Tasmania's choice of Ken Hinkley.

The Tasmania job was a big chance for Buckley.

He went back to Geelong to get ready for the Tasmania job.

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Buckley will now focus on Geelong.

There are no guarantees in coaching.

Buckley is disappointed.

He still wants to be a head coach.

Buckley believes in himself as a coach.

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