Nathan Buckleys girlfriend Brodie Ryan 34 opens up about her

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

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

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

The brunette beauty, 34, who is Epworth’s women’s health manager, told the Herald Sun that she and Buckley, 51, felt a bond because of their similar upbringings.

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

“Helping others to be the best version of themselves, putting their mental health and wellbeing first, and giving back to others is a passion that both Nath and I have always shared, and these issues and various Initiatives were a big draw for both of us in the beginning,” she told The publication.

“We were raised very similarly, so we share a lot of common values,” she continued.

Nathan Buckley's new girlfriend Brodie Ryan said the two found love because they came from

Nathan Buckley’s new girlfriend Brodie Ryan said the two found love because they came from “similar backgrounds” and both are keen on giving back to others (both pictured).

“I’ve always been passionate about helping others where I can and it inspires me to have a partner who practices that passion every day with their family, friends and the wider community.”

Brodie said Nathan’s profile gave him an opportunity to help and give back to others during difficult times and she was “inspired” by the work he does.

Excited about her new love, she gushed, “He’s a beautiful person.”

The couple started dating last year and the AFL star is apparently just as besotted with Brodie as he often expresses his love for her on social media.

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

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

Brodie said Nathan's profile gave him an opportunity to help and give back to others during difficult times and she was

Brodie said Nathan’s profile gave him an opportunity to help and give back to others during difficult times and she was “inspired” by the work he does.

Buckley is a frequent commenter on Brodie’s Instagram page, often offering words of praise or flame and heart emojis.

In one post, he gushed, “Brodes, you don’t have to prove anything to anyone.”

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

“Live your life as you see fit; than the kind, intelligent, sensitive woman you are.’

In June, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary with an official Instagram appearance.

The avid footy commentator is a frequent commenter on Brodie's Instagram page, often offering words of praise or flame and heart emojis

The avid footy commentator is a frequent commenter on Brodie’s Instagram page, often offering words of praise or flame and heart emojis

The former Collingwood trainer’s Ladylove has posted a carousel of photos of the lovebirds looking very happy during a romantic holiday in Tasmania.

One showed the pair sharing huge grins, while another showed the soccer star kissing Brodie passionately on the face.

The couple also recreated photos they took at the same location a year ago, when Nathan’s girlfriend’s identity was still a secret.

In June, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary with an official Instagram appearance

In June, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary with an official Instagram appearance

The former Collingwood trainer's Ladylove has posted a carousel of photos of the lovebirds looking very happy during a romantic holiday in Tasmania

The former Collingwood trainer’s Ladylove has posted a carousel of photos of the lovebirds looking very happy during a romantic holiday in Tasmania

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

“We were so excited to go back there and do it all again.” I love looking back at the pictures we took this time last year and the giggles we had looking at them this time recreated the same places!’

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