Nathan Buckley’s girlfriend Brodie Ryan, 34, opens up about romance with 51-year-old footy legend: ‘He’s a beautiful person’

Nathan Buckley’s girlfriend Brodie Ryan, 34, opens up about romance with 51-year-old footy legend: ‘He’s a beautiful person’

Nathan Buckley’s new girlfriend Brodie Ryan has finally broken her silence over her romance with the AFL legend.

The brunette beauty, 34, who is a business manager in women’s health at Epworth, told the Announce sun that she and Buckley, 51, were connected through their similar upbringing.

Despite their 17-year age difference, the Melbourne businesswoman said they have so much in common and they push each other every day to be the best version of themselves.

“Helping others be the best version of themselves and prioritizing their mental health and wellbeing and giving back to others is a passion that both Nath and I have always shared and these topics and various initiatives attracted a great deal of attraction in the beginning on them,” she said. the publication.

“We’ve had similar upbringings and share a lot of the same values ​​because of this,” she continued.

Brodie Ryan, Nathan Buckley’s new girlfriend, has said the two have found love because they come from “similar upbringings” and are both very interested in giving back to others (both pictured)

“I’ve always been excited to help others where I can, and it inspires me to have a partner who shares the same passion every day with their family, friends and the wider community.”

Brodie said Nathan’s profile has given him the opportunity to help others through hardship and give back, and that she is “inspired” by the work he does.

Beaten by her new love, she gushed, “He’s a beautiful person.”

The pair started dating last year, and the AFL star is clearly just as smitten with Brodie as he often expresses his love for her on social media.

Despite their 16-year age difference, the Melbourne businesswoman said they have so much in common and they push each other every day to be the best version of themselves

Despite their 16-year age difference, the Melbourne businesswoman said they have so much in common and they push each other every day to be the best version of themselves

Brodie said Nathan's profile has given him the opportunity to help others through hardship and give back, and that she is

Brodie said Nathan’s profile has given him the opportunity to help others through hardship and give back, and that she is “inspired” by the work he does

Buckley regularly comments on Brodie’s Instagram page, often using words of praise or emojis of flames and hearts.

On one post, he gushed, “Brodes, you have nothing to prove to anyone.”

He continued, “You don’t need validation or approval. Because the people who matter don’t care.

“Keep living your life the way you want; as the kind, intelligent, empathetic woman you are.’

In June, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary by going Instagram official.

The beaten footy commentator is a frequent commenter on Brodie's Instagram page, often with words of praise or emojis featuring flames and hearts

The beaten footy commentator is a frequent commenter on Brodie’s Instagram page, often with words of praise or emojis featuring flames and hearts

The former Collingwood coach’s ladylove posted a carousel of photos showing the lovebirds looking very happy on a romantic holiday in Tasmania.

One showed the couple waving a huge grin, while another was of the footy star passionately kissing Brodie’s face.

The pair also shared photos taken a year ago at the same location, when the identity of Nathan’s girlfriend was still a mystery.

In June, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary by going Instagram official

In June, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary by going Instagram official

The former Collingwood coach's ladylove posted a carousel of photos of the lovebirds looking very happy on a romantic holiday in Tasmania

The former Collingwood coach’s ladylove posted a carousel of photos of the lovebirds looking very happy on a romantic holiday in Tasmania

The brunette bombshell captioned the gallery with some heartfelt words: ‘A year after our first trip to Tasmania together.

“We were so excited to get back there and do it all over again. I love looking back at those pictures we took around this time last year and giggling when we recreated them in the same places this time!”

The couple confirmed their relationship in October last year, after months of secret dating.