Collingwood have given coach Nathan Buckley a massive show of faith by granting him a two-year AFL contract extension.

The deal will take him through to the end of the 2016 season.

Buckley is coming into his third season as Magpies coach after taking over from Mick Malthouse.

Magpies president Eddie McGuire announced the news at Monday night’s club season launch.

“The secrets of success are continuity and drive and this decision is not only a show of faith in Nathan but a demonstration of our commitment to having both,” McGuire said.

“Collingwood right now is a wonderfully vibrant and positive place to be and this gives us three clean years – no distractions, no conjecture, no what-ifs.

“We’re in a good space and ready to attack the coming seasons with everything we’ve got.

While the Magpies have made the finals for the past two seasons under Buckley, there was a large-scale turnover of players at the end of last season.

Star onballer Dale Thomas went to Carlton under free agency and fellow 2010 premiership player Heath Shaw is with Greater Western Sydney.

Buckley, 41, has a 65 per cent winning record in his two seasons as an AFL coach.

“I’m honoured by the faith shown in me by the board. It’s a privilege to coach Collingwood,” Buckley said.

“But I don’t lead alone. Our football department is full of quality people – that is staff, coaches and players.

“What is important now is that we continue to work hard together and continue to build, with a new young group, something enduring to add to the rich history of Collingwood.”

Collingwood chief executive Gary Pert said Buckley was determined to build a period of sustained on-field success for the Magpies.

“Nathan Buckley and Collingwood are in absolute alignment in that both want to create fine footballers, wonderful teams and on-field success – but, more than that, a club that every one of its supporters can be proud of,” Pert said.