Born in 1972, 'Bucks' turns 40 this week but looks as if he could still pull on the boots for the black and white if need be.
Collingwoodfc.com.au has published a photo gallery of Buckley's career that began with the Brisbane Bears in 1993 and continues as coach of the Magpies in 2012.
A fresh-faced 21-year-old at a Brisbane Bears quarter time huddle.
Pouncing on a loose ball against Melbourne on the MCG in 1994, his first season at Victoria Park.
Grinning from ear to ear after making a successful return from a broken jaw and leading Collingwood to its first win as skipper in round eight, 1999, against Fremantle on the coldest May day in over three decades.
Captaining Australia against Ireland in the International Rules series, 1999.
The perfect kicking technique in full throttle against West Coast in a practice match at Victoria Park in 2000.
Kicking clear of Phil Matera one day after his 30th birthday in round 17, 2002.
Leading Collingwood out onto the MCG before the 2002 Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions.
Toasting Brownlow Medal success with Mark Ricciuto and Adam Goodes in 2003.
An esteemed panelist on The Footy Show in 2005.
Watching on with Alan Didak in the twilight of his career.
Celebrating his first ANZAC Day victory as coach with captain and fellow custodian of the No. 5 guernsey Nick Maxwell in 2012.
