Chris Fagan weighs contract future after Brisbane Lions claim three-peat
Coach Chris Fagan has won three straight premierships but is still deciding whether to continue.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan was honored with the keys to Brisbane on Tuesday. The honor followed the team's grand final win over Fremantle.
The victory gave the Lions their second three-peat this century, matching the 2001-2003 flags won under Leigh Matthews. Fagan is 65 and has one year left on his contract.
He has publicly said he is thinking about whether to coach into an 11th season. He told Fox Footy he is thinking about stepping down to move back to Melbourne.
He wants to be near his daughters and grandchildren. Club executives plan to talk with Fagan after premiership celebrations end.
Michael Voss, captain of the Lions' first three-peat side, suggested the club could offer leave until January to convince Fagan to extend.
- 2024, 2025, 2026
- Premierships won
- 65
- Fagan's age
- 1 year
- Contract remaining
- 2001, 2002, 2003 under Leigh Matthews
- Matches previous three-peat
Why it mattersFagan's choice will shape the Lions' coaching direction and stability after this great success. Supporters clearly want him to stay.
AustraliaOne of Australia's most successful AFL coaches may step down, potentially opening the Brisbane coaching role and affecting the team's 2027 campaign.
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