Carlton bolsters coaching with Fagan appointment
Fagan, who won three straight premierships with Brisbane, takes a newly created director of coaching role at Carlton.
Carlton have signed Chris Fagan in a major coup, beating out Collingwood, Melbourne, and Tasmania for the 65-year-old coach. Fagan left Brisbane last month after leading the Lions to an unprecedented three-peat premiership.
Fagan expressed a desire to move to Melbourne, and Carlton created a director of coaching position to bring him in. The role will see Fagan support rookie head coach Josh Fraser, including a match-day presence.
Fagan said he was passionate about helping coaches and players reach their best on a full-time basis. Football boss Chris Davies called Fagan a proven winner with rare experience in building high-performing environments.
- 65 years old
- Fagan's age
- Three consecutive
- Brisbane premierships
- 10 years as senior coach
- Years at Brisbane
- Collingwood, Melbourne, Tasmania
- Competing clubs
Why it mattersCarlton gains experienced coaching mentorship for a new head coach trying to lift the struggling Blues back toward finals contention.
AustraliaCarlton now has direct access to the methods that built Brisbane's recent dominance, giving the Blues' rebuilding effort credibility and guidance.
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