AFL: Nathan Buckley and new girlfriend Alex Pike step out in Melbourne
They’re the most talked-about couple in AFL right now.
And Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley and his glamorous new girlfriend Alex Pike were pictured together for the very first time on Wednesday.
The newly minted footy WAG, who works as a cosmetic nurse, beamed as she strolled alongside the 48-year-old footy legend in Melbourne.
Making it official: Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley and his glamorous new girlfriend Alex Pike were pictured together for the very first time in Melbourne on Wednesday
Alex showed off her incredible figure in a skintight crop top and matching leggings, and also wore grey sneakers and a black cap.
She styled her long brunette locks in loose waves, and wore a full face of makeup.
Flashing a megawatt smile, the owner of beauty clinic Face by Alex Pike looked very pleased with herself as she chatted to the Magpies great.
Trim and terrific: The newly minted footy WAG, who works as a cosmetic nurse, beamed as she strolled alongside the 48-year-old footy legend
Beauty: She styled her long brunette locks in loose waves, and wore a full face of makeup
Stylish: Alex showed off her incredible figure in a skintight crop top and matching leggings
Meanwhile, Nathan wore a black sweater, blue workout shorts and a New York Yankees baseball cap.
The father of four placed his hands in his pockets and grinned as the pair engaged in a breezy conversation.
At one stage, he was approached by a group of fans and happily stopped to chat.
Casual: Nathan wore a black sweater, blue workout shorts and a New York Yankees baseball cap
Slender: There was not an inch to pinch on Alex’s sensational figure
Smitten: Alex flashed a megawatt smile during her outing with the Magpies great
Effortless: ‘They are happy. It’s all good. It’s just very easy and comfortable really. They have a genuine connection,’ a friend of the couple told the Herald Sun last week
Meanwhile, the romance between Nathan and Alex is said to be ‘effortless’.
‘They are happy. It’s all good. It’s just very easy and comfortable really. They have a genuine connection,’ a friend of the couple told the Herald Sun last week.
The source added that Alex isn’t after fame, and isn’t ‘daunted’ by the attention that comes with being a WAG either.
Newly minted footy WAG: The friend added that Alex isn’t after fame, and isn’t ‘daunted’ by the attention that comes with being a WAG either
Like any other couple: ‘They are just into normal stuff, yoga, natural health, keeping fit and staying positive,’ the pal said
‘They are just into normal stuff, yoga, natural health, keeping fit and staying positive,’ the pal said.
Alex is a single mother of three based in South Yarra, just outside Melbourne’s CBD.
The pair’s relationship emerged just weeks after the champion midfielder announced his split from his wife of 18 years, Tania Minnici, last December.
Exes: The pair’s relationship emerged just weeks after the champion midfielder announced his split from his wife of 18 years, Tania Minnici (right), last December
Online friendship: Nathan set tongues wagging in January when he started following Alex on his private Instagram account
Businesswoman: Alex is a single mother of three based in South Yarra, just outside Melbourne’s CBD. She is best known for her thriving cosmetic clinic, Face by Alex Pike
Fans: Nathan looked to have been approached by fans during the outing
How sweet: Nathan gave them a warm hug while on the outing
Nathan set tongues wagging in January when he started following Alex on his private Instagram account.
Last December, the Buckleys confirmed their long-rumoured separation in a statement posted on social media.
‘It has been a tough and challenging year for every family and for ours included,’ the statement read.
‘It is with the utmost of love and respect for each other and a true commitment to our sons, that we made a decision to separate in January [2020].
‘We remain dedicated parents and in the interests of our boys, we ask for our family to be given the privacy that is needed.
‘We thank everyone in advance for understanding our request and for the unconditional love and support we have received throughout our marriage.’
Official statement: Last December, the Buckleys confirmed their long-rumoured separation in a statement posted on social media. ‘It has been a tough and challenging year for every family and for ours included,’ the statement read. Pictured in 2001 at the AFL Brownlow Awards
