Carlton pursues Chris Fagan as coaching support for Fraser
Chris Fagan wants to return to Melbourne and Carlton is open to hiring him as support for first-year coach Josh Fraser.
Chris Fagan stepped down as Brisbane coach last week after three straight premierships. The 65-year-old and his wife want to move back to Victoria to be closer to family after ten years building the Lions into a powerhouse.
Carlton's football boss Chris Davies said the club would be open to what bringing Fagan on board might look like. Davies joked they would even trade a first-round pick if Fagan came on the market.
Fagan has flagged he wants to stay in football, and several clubs will be watching.
- 65
- Fagan's age
- 10
- Years at Brisbane
- 3
- Premierships won
- 44
- Fraser's age
Why it mattersA proven premiership coach joining Carlton could lift their flag hopes and give Fraser valuable mentorship in his first full season.
AustraliaThis affects AFL fans watching Carlton's rebuild and the shape of the trade period, which determines which clubs improve or slip next season.
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