Nathan Buckley and Brodie Ryan have split. 

The former AFL star, 52, and the brunette bombshell, 35, made the shock announcement in an Instagram Stories post made by Brodie on Tuesday.  

‘To the followers of the “Brodes and Bucks” journey’ the former WAG began. 

‘After much reflection and consideration, Nath and I have decided to part ways’ she continued.

‘Thank you for your kind messages and support over the past couple of months of heartache. I am truly grateful for your kindness and consideration.

‘This decision was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the time we shared, the memories we created, and the support we received from each other and all of you. 

Nathan Buckley and Brodie Ryan have split. The former AFL star, 52, and the brunette bombshell, 35, made the shock announcement in an Instagram Stories post made by Brodie on Tuesday. Both pictured

‘While we will no longer be a couple, I will always respect Nathan and the friendship that developed between us 3-4 years ago and have a lot of love for him and his boys and our beautiful dog Tank.’ 

Brodie concluded: ‘We appreciate your understanding and kindness over the past couple of months and continuing through this transition period. 

‘We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this new chapter in our lives. Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our journey. With respect and gratitude, Brodie.’ 

The sad ending comes just months after the pair took their relationship to the next level by jetting off to the island paradise of Fiji for a very special family occasion. 

‘It’s a big family holiday with all of Nath’s family,’ Ryan told the Herald Sun on  at the Australian Open. 

It’s not the couple’s first getaway, they’ve enjoyed several mini-breaks so far on homegrown soil. 

‘We’ve been to the New South Wales coast in the… campervan, we’ve been to Eildon, Fairhaven, Sorrento and we’ll also be going to Queensland,’ she told the publication. 

Brodie previously revealed she and Nathan connected over their similar upbringings, after they began dating in 2022.

‘This decision was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the time we shared, the memories we created, and the support we received from each other and all of you’ Brodie wrote 

Despite their 17-year age gap, the Melbourne businesswoman said they have so much in common and that they push each other every day to be their best selves.

‘Helping others be the best version of themselves and prioritising their mental health and wellbeing and giving back to others is a passion both Nath and I have always shared. These topics were a big attraction to each in the beginning,’ she said.

‘We had very similar upbringings and share a lot of the same values due to this,’ she continued.

‘I have always been enthusiastic about helping others where I can, and to have a partner that exercises this same passion every day with his family, friends, and the wider community inspires me.’

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

Smitten by her love, she gushed: ‘He is a beautiful person.’

The former Collingwood player is also clearly besotted with Brodie, as he often expresses his love for her on social media. 

Nathan’s ex-wife recently Tania broke her silence on engagement rumours with new boyfriend Macus ‘Marco’ Kelly.

The sad ending comes just months after the pair took their relationship to the next level by jetting off to the island paradise of Fiji for a very special family occasion

Brodie previously revealed she and Nathan connected over their similar upbringings, after they began dating in 2022. Pictured with Nathan’s son Ace

Nathan and his ex-wife Tania got married in December 2002 and announced their separation in December 2020, almost 18 years to the day they wed. They share two teenage sons, Jett, 18, and Ayce, 16, who live with Tania. Both pictured 

Tania was attending day four of the Australian Open in January with son Jett, as guests of Piper-Heidsieck.

The former WAG was courtside at Rod Laver Arena when she was asked about the status of her relationship, while sporting a blinding diamond ring.

‘We’re very happy,’ she told the Herald Sun.

Speculation that Tania was ready to walk down the aisle was whipped up in May, 2024 after she was seen stepping out with a large sparkler on her wedding finger.

She was spotted enjoying a stroll around Melbourne’s Botanical Gardens with a friend, sporting the ring.

It is understood that the couple have been dating for some time before they went public. 

Nathan and Tania got married in December 2002 and announced their separation in December 2020, almost 18 years to the day they wed.

The pair issued a statement via Tania’s Instagram page at the time, publicly announcing they’d separated almost a year before.

They share two teenage sons, Jett, 18, and Ayce, 16, who live with Tania.

Tania recently broke her silence on engagement rumours with new boyfriend Macus ‘Marco’ Kelly. Both pictured