Gary Buckenara

Gary Buckenara

athlete Australia

Gary Buckenara is a former Australian rules footballer known for his time in the Victorian Football League (VFL), notably with the Hawthorn Football Club, where he contributed to multiple premierships in the late 1980s. His career is often highlighted by a significant legal case in which he challenged an option clause in his contract that restricted his ability to transfer to a new club, setting a precedent in sports law regarding player contracts and the reasonable limits of restraints on trade.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,832
Power
1,290$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,832 $1,380,000 1,290$
Totals 1 25,499,884 23,832 $1,380,000 1,290$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Gary Buckenara was contracted to play in the VFL for Hawthorn and sought to return to WA for personal reasons. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: A look at the legal arguments