Nathan Buckley shortlisted for Brisbane Lions coaching role as Fagan moves on
Nathan Buckley is among final candidates for the Brisbane Lions head coach role vacated by Chris Fagan.
Nathan Buckley, former Collingwood coach, is among the final candidates for Brisbane's senior coaching vacancy. The club will wait for Buckley to return from overseas next month.
The appointment will move into early November. Cameron Bruce is the Lions' assistant coach and Fagan's pick.
He is the favourite but Brisbane has not yet committed to him. The Lions shortlist includes three or four candidates.
They were selected after recent interviews. Chris Fagan stepped down after leading Brisbane to three straight premierships.
He is meeting with Collingwood, Carlton and Melbourne about senior roles for 2027. Buckley pulled out of the North Melbourne coaching race.
Melbourne and Tasmania also considered him.
- 3 consecutive
- Fagan's premierships
- 3 or 4
- Final candidates
- Early November
- Decision timeline
- 7 people
- Selection panel members
Why it mattersThe coaching appointment will shape Brisbane's ability to win a fourth straight premiership and is critical to the club's on-field future.
AustraliaBrisbane's coaching decision affects the club's premiership chances and draws intense interest from Queensland and Victorian AFL fans.
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