Buckley's chance to step up

The first time I saw Buckley play in a NAB cup game a couple of years ago, I had a feeling he'd be a really good player for the club. Still needs to add a bit of polish to his game, but has the tools to become more than just a good player. His development reminds me a bit of Scott Thompson's. I am not suggesting that they are in any way similar players. What I am trying to say is that the rate at which Buckley is developing seems to parallel that of Thompson, who always looked like he would be a beauty, added a couple more strings to his bow each year, and then finally reached star status (after we were forced to trade him). I desperately hope that Buckley continues to improve at this rate, AND sticks with us, unlike Scott, who was a real favourite of mine until he left.

i can't say much about him compared to Scott Thompson (As I really can't remember too much about Thompson before he left), but I know what I like about Buckley. The fact that he does have a capability to back himself in.

I the games I watched him play he was never afraid to go through a pack or break a tackle. Sure his disposal left us with headaches at times, but his endeavor never wavered.

I'm sure that he'll have every chance to go the next level this season. It would be great to see.

Gippy

I became a big fan of buckley very early last year. I think along with grimes they are the real 2 to watch from last years group (Apologies to CM).

I can remember chatting to my brother at half time early last year in a game where he would have finished with close to 30 touches in a game we got smashed.

I was being a little critical of his disposal, especially by hand. To which my brother said he's not missing his targets, the boys around him aren't where they are supposed to be. From this point I took a real close interest in buckley in the way he moved at stoppages, work over the ball etc and have to say what I started to see immediately impressed me. Far to often over the last couple of years I have seen our midfield flat footed at the stoppages. This puts the players 1m behind where they should be on a clearence win. the other thing I noticed was generally when buckley missed his target the handball was in front of the player generally by about a meter. So as the players get to know each other these handpasses are more likely to hit targets under pressure releasing quick football into the forward line. Also he has a judd like ability to take the opporsition players on and beat them and he will learn when to and not to do this. So Buckley within this season could well become our #2 or even #1 midfielder.

He is a ball magnet as well, plus looks like physically he is developing as well.

A good player to fill a hole in a super coach midfield as well (his price should not be too high).

  montasaurus said:

He is a ball magnet as well, plus looks like physically he is developing as well.

Whole heartedly agree.

Have loved Buckley always. His disposal will improve as everyone's should this season.

Is it just me or does anyone else agree that he moves a bit like Juddy?

I see a bit of him in Buckley. Very excited about his future.

Carn those dee's !

92kg! hes a tank! Official Website has him listed as 87 from last year.