AFL WAG Alex Pike breaks silence on ‘wonderful’ relationship with Nathan Buckley

AFL WAG Alex Pike breaks silence on ‘wonderful’ relationship with boyfriend Nathan Buckley – and reveals she could be heading for reality TV


Alex Pike has been notoriously private about her romance with AFL legend Nathan Buckley. 

But the glamorous cosmetic injectables nurse has given a rare interview discussing their ‘wonderful’ relationship. 

Speaking to The Herald Sun, the 44-year-old confirmed that the pair are going strong. 

It’s love! Alex Pike has been notoriously private about her romance with AFL legend Nathan Buckley. But the glamorous cosmetic injectables nurse has given a rare interview discussing their ‘wonderful’ relationship. Both pictured 

‘I am very private about the relationship, but we have a wonderful connection,’ she said on Saturday. 

Alex went on to reveal that she has been approached by multiple reality TV shows  but was coy on the topic of whether she would accept those offers.   

‘I have been asked by one, yes, maybe two (productions),’ she confirmed to the publication. 

'I am very private about the relationship, but we have a wonderful connection,' she said on Saturday

‘I am very private about the relationship, but we have a wonderful connection,’ she said on Saturday

‘I am really passionate about what I do and I have worked really hard to make a place in the aesthetic industry, so I am really happy to focus on that area.’

Alex shot to WAG stardom after debuting her relationship with former Collingwood coach Nathan earlier this year. 

She also spoke of her romance with Nathan when she wished him a happy 49th birthday in July. 

TV fame: Alex went on to reveal that she has been approached by multiple reality TV shows but was coy on the topic of whether she would accept those offers

TV fame: Alex went on to reveal that she has been approached by multiple reality TV shows but was coy on the topic of whether she would accept those offers

The model shared a photo to Instagram of herself cuddling up to Nathan, and wrote: ‘Wishing this wonderful human a very happy birthday.’        

In May, the Herald Sun quoted an alleged friend of the pair who says the romance between the the AFL coach and the cosmetic nurse is ‘effortless’.

‘They are happy. It’s all good. It’s just very easy and comfortable really. They have a genuine connection,’ the friend is reported to have said.

Reality: 'I have been asked by one, yes, maybe two (productions),' she confirmed

Reality: ‘I have been asked by one, yes, maybe two (productions),’ she confirmed

The friend added that the nurse is not after fame, and ‘not daunted’ by the attention that comes with being a WAG.

‘They are just into normal stuff, yoga, natural health, keeping fit and staying positive,’ the friend said.  

Alex is a mother-of-three, who is based at South Yarra, just outside Melbourne’s CBD.

Good match: In May, the Herald Sun quoted an alleged friend of the pair who says the romance between the the AFL coach and the cosmetic nurse is 'effortless'

Good match: In May, the Herald Sun quoted an alleged friend of the pair who says the romance between the the AFL coach and the cosmetic nurse is ‘effortless’ 

She is best known for her thriving cosmetic business, Face by Alex Pike, and recently signed a modelling contract. 

The couple’s romance came after the champion midfielder announced his split from his wife of 18 years, Tania Minnici.

Last December, Buckley and his wife, Tania, confirmed their long-rumoured separation in a statement posted on social media.

Split: The couple's romance came after the champion midfielder announced his split from his wife of 18 years, Tania Minnici (right). Last December, Buckley and his wife, Tania, confirmed their long-rumoured separation in a statement posted on social media

Split: The couple’s romance came after the champion midfielder announced his split from his wife of 18 years, Tania Minnici (right). Last December, Buckley and his wife, Tania, confirmed their long-rumoured separation in a statement posted on social media