Pies' waiting game: 'Ridiculous' to give Buckley early extension
Just how the Magpies handle Nathan Buckley's contract year will be one of the more intriguing aspects of season 2017.
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Just how the Magpies handle Nathan Buckley's contract year will be one of the more intriguing aspects of season 2017.
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