 Port Melbourne made the 1967 Grand Final, but could not overcome Dandenong, coached by ex-St Kilda footballer Alan Morrow.The match, regarded as one of the controversial and violent grand finals in history, almost ended in the second quarter when Buckley threatened to lead his team-mates off the field in protest against the umpiring.He was also the captain-coach of Port Melbourne in the 1968 season; Port Melbourne finished fifth.