Chris Fagan in demand after stepping down as Brisbane's three-time premiership coach
Chris Fagan is meeting with Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton about full-time football roles following his Brisbane exit.
Chris Fagan stepped down after Brisbane's 2026 grand final win over Fremantle. At 65, this three-time premiership coach wants to remain in a full-time football role while relocating to Victoria.
Fagan has set up meetings with Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton about roles in their football departments. Melbourne captain Max Gawn has publicly backed Fagan coming to the Demons.
Fagan worked as an assistant coach there from 1999 to 2007. The club lost general manager Alan Richardson.
They also have a new senior coach named Steven King in his second year. Fagan worked at Hawthorn as head of coaching and development.
He is seeking a similar role now.
- 65 years old
- Fagan's age
- 3
- Brisbane premierships
- 1999 to 2007
- Melbourne assistant coaching tenure
- Max Gawn
- Melbourne captain backing Fagan
Why it mattersFagan's appointment could reshape the coaching culture at whichever club hires him, especially important for helping younger head coaches grow.
AustraliaAll three Victorian clubs are reconsidering their football departments; the outcome will affect how each pursues the 2027 premiership.
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