The Collingwood Magpies have taken a gamble on their coach Nathan Buckley, signing him to a $7 million contract despite fear of poor performance from the Dogs. This decision has been met with both criticism and praise from the AFL community.
The Magpies have been struggling in recent years, with the team finishing in the bottom half of the ladder in the past two seasons. Despite this, the club has decided to invest heavily in Buckley, signing him to a three-year deal worth $7 million. This is the biggest contract ever given to an AFL coach and is a clear indication that the Magpies are serious about their commitment to Buckley.
The decision to invest so heavily in Buckley has been met with both criticism and praise from the AFL community. Some have argued that it is too much money for a coach who has not achieved any success with the team. Others have argued that Buckley has the potential to turn things around and lead the Magpies to success.
The truth is that only time will tell if the Magpies’ gamble on Buckley will pay off. If he is able to turn things around and lead the team to success, then the investment will be worth it. If not, then it will be seen as a costly mistake.
No matter what happens, the decision to invest $7 million in Buckley is a bold move by the Magpies and shows their commitment to him as a coach. It remains to be seen if this gamble will pay off, but one thing is for sure: the future of the Collingwood Magpies is now firmly in Nathan Buckley’s hands.
