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Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

2 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 25, 2026

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Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching.S1 S2

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Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching.

3w Smh

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching.

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Australia Sports Brisbane Lions

2 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 25, 2026

The brief

Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching.S1 S2

Assembled from source summaries.

Timeline · newest first

3w Theage

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

3w Smh

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

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Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

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Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

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Legendary coach hits the dance floor as Lions heroes celebrate

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Other developing stories in Australia

Peres Jepchirchir Suspended Following Positive EPO Test

WA Grandmother Jailed in Japan Returns Home

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