Chris Fagan steps down as Brisbane Lions coach after three premierships
Fagan departs after 10 seasons and 148 wins, moving to Melbourne to be closer to family.
Chris Fagan has stepped down as the Lions coach following the club's dramatic Grand Final win over Fremantle on Saturday. Chris Fagan leaves after three premierships in 10 seasons, finishing with a record of 148 wins, 93 losses and two draws from 243 games.
Fagan said telling the players and staff was "one of the hardest things I've done in my life". Chris Fagan plans to move to Melbourne to be closer to family.
The Lions now need to find a new coach to attempt a historic four-peat next season, a feat unseen in the VFL/AFL since Collingwood won back-to-back-to-back-to-back from 1927 to 1930. Fagan praised backline coach Dale Morris and midfield coach Cam Bruce as possible replacements.
- 148 wins, 93 losses, 2 draws in 243 games
- Fagan's record
- 3 in 10 seasons
- Premierships won
- 1927 to 1930
- Collingwood four-peat
Why it mattersBrisbane loses one of its most successful coaches as it tries to win a fourth straight premiership next season.
AustraliaThe Lions' attempt to make AFL history rests on finding a new senior coach who can keep the team competing at the highest level.
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