Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has split from his wife Tania after 18 years of marriage.
In a joint statement published in the Herald Sun, the former power couple confirmed they mutually decided to separate in January and are working together to focus on co-parenting their two sons Ayce, 12, and Jett, 14.
โIt has been a tough and challenging year for every family and for ours included,โ the statement to the Herald Sun said.
โIt is with the utmost love and respect for each other and a true commitment to our sons, that we have made a decision to separate in January.
โWe remain dedicated parents and in the interests of our boys, we ask for our family to be given the privacy that is needed.โ
โWe thank everyone in advance for understanding our request and for the unconditional love and support we have received throughout our marriage.โ
Tania also took to Instagram to confirm the split by posting a photo of the pair in happier times.
