Just four days after announcing their split, Nathan Buckley was spotted with his ex-wife, Tania Minnici.
The 48-year-old Collingwood head coach was seen picking up his golf clubs from the Melbourne home he once shared with his wife-of-18-years and their two sons.
Meanwhile, a tense Tania swept leaves from the driveway as Nathan emerged from the garage with his golf clubs.
Bitter reunion: Just four days after announcing their split, Nathan Buckley was spotted with his ex-wife, Tania Minnici
It was a strained interaction between the estranged couple, with neither managing to muster a smile during the encounter.
Dressed in a grey knit jumper and faded black jeans, Nathan collected his golf clubs before soon leaving the property.
He walked past his ex-wife on the driveway, only stopping briefly to talk.
Stopping by: The 48-year-old Collingwood head coach was seen picking up his golf clubs from the Melbourne home he once shared with his wife-of-18-years and their two sons
Awkward interaction: Meanwhile, a tense Tania swept leaves from the driveway as Nathan emerged from the garage with his golf clubs
A pair of aviator sunglasses hung from the neckline of his jumper, and he wore white sneakers.
Meanwhile, a stony-faced Tania swept around him while dressed in a pair of blue-grey exercise tights, which she paired with a fitted mint green T-shirt.
She also wore a pale blue cropped jumper and black sneakers, and her long blonde hair was tied back tightly in a low bun.
Tense: It was a strained interaction between the estranged couple, with neither managing to muster a smile during the encounter
Picking up his belongings: Dressed in a grey knit jumper and faded black jeans, Nathan collected his golf clubs before soon leaving the property
The former AFL golden couple appeared rigid as they exchanged words on the driveway outside the property.
Nathan watched on as Tania swept the driveway, with the former couple glaring at each other as he left the property.
During a particularly tense moment, the former couple glowered at each other as they stood on the driveway.
Keeping watch: Nathan watched on as Tania swept the driveway, with the former couple glaring at each other as he left the property
Over: The former couple issued a statement via Tania’s Instagram page on Friday, publicly announcing they’d separated 11 months ago
The former couple issued a statement via Tania’s Instagram page on Friday, publicly announcing they’d separated 11 months ago.
They have since been co-parenting their two sons Ayce, 12, and Jett, 14, but kept the surprise breakup largely under wraps.
‘It has been a tough and challenging year for every family and for ours included,’ the statement read.
Making small talk: The former AFL golden couple appeared rigid as they exchanged words on the driveway outside the property
‘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.
‘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.’
‘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,’ they announced on Instagram
‘It has been a tough and challenging year for every family and for ours included,’ the statement read
After the Magpies lost the AFL Grand Final to Richmond in Queensland, Nathan moved out of the family home when he returned to Melbourne.
He’s reportedly now staying at an apartment in South Yarra, which is owned by his friend Paul Roberts, a TLA sports executive.
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Nathan’s management for comment.
Gone: After the Magpies lost the AFL Grand Final to Richmond in Queensland, Nathan moved out of the family home when he returned to Melbourne