The club had informally committed to recruiting Buckley in early 2010 , more than eighteen months before he was eligible to be drafted .
Because of his father 's career , Buckley was eligible to be drafted by Carlton under the Father - Son Rule .
The club had informally committed to recruiting Buckley in early 2010 , more than eighteen months before Buckley was eligible to be drafted .
Because of his father 's career , Buckley was eligible to be drafted by Carlton under the Father - Son Rule .