Brian Buckley
Australian footballer
About Brian Buckley
Lived 1935 – 2013 (aged 78). Brian Buckley was an Australian australian rules football player, school teacher and political adviser.
Brian William Buckley (29 March 1935 – 26 May 2013) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
After football he became a teacher, journalist, a political press secretary for Phillip Lynch and then a political consultant. Married twice, including to former mayor of the City of Yarra, Jackie Fristacky, Buckley died in 2013 from cancer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Buckley?
Australian footballer (1936-2013)
When was Brian Buckley born?
Brian Buckley was born on 29 March 1935 in Footscray.
When did Brian Buckley die?
Brian Buckley died on 26 May 2013.
What was Brian Buckley's occupation?
Brian Buckley was an australian rules football player, school teacher and political adviser.
What nationality was Brian Buckley?
Brian Buckley was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Buckley (political advisor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Buckley. https://biography.guide/brian-buckley-australian-rules-football-player/
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