Chris Fagan steps down as Brisbane coach after historic AFL premiership three-peat
Chris Fagan has announced his resignation as head coach of the Brisbane Lions following the team's third consecutive AFL premiership victory. The 65-year-old cited a desire to return to Victoria to be closer to family after a successful 10-year tenure.
Why it matters
Fagan's departure marks the end of a highly successful era for the Brisbane Lions, impacting the future trajectory of a top-tier professional sports organization.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has stepped down after the club sealed an AFL premiership three-peat with victory over Fremantle Dockers at the MCG. Photograph: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has stepped down after the club sealed an AFL premiership three-peat with victory over Fremantle Dockers at the MCG. Photograph: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images AFL Chris Fagan steps down as Brisbane coach after historic AFL premiership three-peat Lions coach calls time on 10-year reign with triple premiers
65-year-old has nothing more to prove, Jonathan Horn writes
Prefer the Guardian on Google Chris Fagan will return to Victoria after stepping down as Brisbane coach after securing a third AFL flag on the bounce with a stunning 2026 grand final triumph over Fremantle.
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