Lyon, Clarkson and McQualter enter final years as boards weigh extensions
St Kilda, North Melbourne and West Coast missed finals, while Western Bulldogs and Adelaide prepare for playoff matches, as five clubs decide whether to extend coaches entering contract endgames.
Why it mattersCoach contracts shape a club's direction for years. Without clarity, boards and players can get distracted from fixing what went wrong.
AustraliaAFL clubs are among Australia's highest-profile employers. These decisions will dominate sports news and fan conversations for months, affecting team stability and fan confidence.
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