Collingwood is auctioning off some magnificent items at next week’s tribute dinner for Nathan Buckley.

Set to take place in the Palladium ballroom at Crown on Wednesday 11 June, it’s sure to be a special event. CLICK HERE for more details and ticketing information.

You can place a prior bid now by contacting Trudi Jensen at the club on (03) 8412 0023 or trudij@collingwoodfc.com.au.

Details of the items below:

Product 1
HANGING UP THE BOOTS

Nathan Buckley wore this pair of size 10 and a half adidas 7406’s into battle for the final time in the 2007 Preliminary Final against Geelong at the MCG.

On a night were he gathered 14 kicks, ten marks and five handpasses, Buckley’s relentless running that was an integral part of his career actually caused the base of the left boot to come apart during the third term, requiring some fast attention from training staff.




Product 2
NATHAN BUCKLEY – COLLINGWOOD LEGEND

As iconic a jumper as they’re has been in AFL history, the number five Collingwood jumper worn by Nathan Buckley in each of his 260 appearances for the Magpies will always be held in high regard.

The 942nd player to represent Collingwood, Buckley donned this version of the black-and-white stripes in his last match for the club, the 2007 Preliminary Final against Geelong at the MCG. A crowd of 98 002 was on hand for an epic encounter and what would be the closing chapter of superb career.




Product 3
COLLINGWOOD CHAMPION – NATHAN BUCKLEY

Brownlow Medal, Norm Smith Medal, Copeland Trophy – a trio achieved only by one man – Nathan Buckley.

With a list of accolades that few, if any AFL player can match, Nathan Buckley collected a raft awards throughout his illustrious career.

Beginning with the inaugural Rising Star award in 1993 and culminating in a record sixth Collingwood Club Champion Award and Brownlow Medal ten years later, Buckley was able to maintain an elite level of performance every season.

Enclosed in this frame is a replica of:

The 2003 Brownlow Medal, an award Buckley shared in a three-way tie with Adelaide’s Mark Ricciuto and Sydney’s Adam Goodes.

The 2002 Norm Smith Medal, which Buckley received for his stirring 32-possession effort in the Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions.

The Copeland Trophy, awarded to Collingwood’s Best and Fairest each season since 1927. Won by many greats of the club, Buckley’s win in the 2003 count saw him move one clear of Len Thompson as a six-time winner



Product 4
NATHAN BUCKLEY PORTRAIT
By Robert ‘Alfie’ Hannaford

Renowned artist Robert Hannaford has produced a stunning portrait of Collingwood champion Nathan Buckley.

The painting, which saw Buckley present for five sessions and standing for over 18 hours before the legendary artist at his studio at Riverton in country South Australia, will be auctioned at the Nathan Buckley Tribute Dinner at Crown on June 11.

Buckley is the latest in a line of famous Australians to have been captured by the artist knows as 'Alfie'. 

Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Paul Keating, opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland, cricketing legend Sir Donald Bradman and Indigenous leader Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue have all been profiled by Hannaford.

The one-off piece by the Archibald Prize finalist is expected to be highly sought after given the prestige of both the artist and subject.

"Nathan was a great subject for a painting, I found him to be likeable and very intelligent and I hope that this comes through in the portrait as well as his great physical presence." Hannaford said.

Nathan Buckley Portrait