TOUCH DOWN FEW MINUTES AGO: Collingwood National football league (NFL) Community are overjoyed and also Excited as Collingwood former head coach Nathan Buckley has Returned to his former team as the Chief Football officer and (NFL) Director of………….see more

TOUCH DOWN FEW MINUTES AGO: Collingwood NFL Community Overjoyed as Nathan Buckley Returns as Chief Football Officer and NFL Director

In what can only be described as a bombshell development, the Collingwood National Football League (NFL) community is erupting with excitement and nostalgia, as former Magpies head coach Nathan Buckley has made a dramatic return to his beloved club. Buckley has officially been appointed as Chief Football Officer and Director of Performance, Culture, and Strategic Vision for the Collingwood NFL team.

Yes, you read that right — NFL. Despite the confusion with the American National Football League, insiders confirm this is part of Collingwood’s bold new strategy to align itself with global sports standards and branding, much to the confusion (and amusement) of both AFL and NFL fans alike.

A Return Years in the Making

Buckley, who stepped down as Collingwood’s head coach in 2021 after nearly a decade at the helm, has been working in media, leadership consulting, and the occasional wellness retreat. However, sources close to the club say the lure of Collingwood’s black-and-white stripes — and an opportunity to influence the next era — proved too strong to resist.

In his new role, Buckley will oversee football operations, high-performance development, player wellbeing, and “organizational soul-searching,” according to the club’s oddly poetic press release.

“Nathan is not just a coach or a player — he is Collingwood,” said current club president Carol Morgan. “Having him back in this capacity brings a new era of unity and excellence. Plus, he still looks like he could play.”

Fans React

Within minutes of the announcement, Collingwood supporters flooded social media with messages of joy, welcome-back memes, and of course, a few cheeky digs at the ongoing confusion over whether this “NFL” is playing with a Sherrin or a pigskin.

One lifelong supporter posted, “Buckley’s back? Might dust off the scarf and burn some sage. It’s happening, people!”

Others were more philosophical: “If Buckley can forgive Collingwood, maybe I can forgive my ex.”

What’s Next?

While Buckley has yet to speak publicly since the announcement, leaks suggest his first initiative will be a radical revamp of the club’s leadership program — one that includes meditation, honesty sessions, and possibly a no-mobile-phone policy at team dinners.

Training ground footage also shows Buckley already taking a hands-on approach with the squad, offering tactical advice and reminding players, “I may be your director now, but I still have a mean torp.”

A New Chapter Begins

As Collingwood prepares for the 2026 season with Buckley back in the fold, optimism is soaring. Whether you’re calling it the AFL, the NFL, or just “The Pies Show,” one thing is clear: Collingwood is serious about winning — and healing.