Chris Fagan leaves Brisbane with nothing more to prove after building one of the great AFL teams | Jonathan Horn

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Chris Fagan leaves Brisbane with nothing more to prove after building one of the great AFL teams | Jonathan HornWorldPing
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What happened

The 65-year-old steps down with the Lions’ dynasty firmly in place, having put the club on an unprecedented upward trajectory Coaching can take grown men to dark places.

Justin Longmuir was in that place late on Saturday afternoon after the AFL grand final .

Key facts

  • The 65-year-old steps down with the Lions’ dynasty firmly in place, having put the club on an unprecedented upward trajectory Coaching can take grown men to dark places.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:11:49 UTC.

Why it matters

Results, confirmed transfers and injury news change squads, competition odds and contract value, so this is the kind of sports story worth following rather than routine fixture chatter.

What to watch next

  • Official club, league or federation confirmation
  • Medical or disciplinary updates that change availability
  • Knock-on effects on the next fixture or standings

Sources

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