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Brisbane Lions seek successor for retiring coach Chris Fagan
The Brisbane Lions are expected to announce a replacement for three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan this week. Fagan retired following the club’s third consecutive AFL premiership after a victory against Fremantle.
Internal candidate and assistant coach Cameron Bruce is considered a favourite for the role. However, the club is also considering external candidates, including Nathan Buckley, Adam Simpson, and Hayden Skipworth. Industry sources indicate the club seeks a successor capable of maintaining the momentum established during Fagan’s tenure, which included eight consecutive finals series and four straight grand finals.
The Lions selection panel includes chair Andrew Wellington, CEO Sam Graham, football manager Danny Daly, and coaching mentor Phil Smyth. Board member Leigh Matthews is serving in an advisory capacity, while Simon Black and Matti Clements are also being consulted.
Entities
Brisbane Lions · Cameron Bruce · Chris Fagan · Nathan Buckley · Sam Graham
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cameron Bruce is an internal candidate for the coaching position. www.smh.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nathan Buckley, Adam Simpson, and Hayden Skipworth are external candidates for the job. www.smh.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Lions selection panel includes CEO Sam Graham and chair Andrew Wellington. www.smh.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fagan worked as a high school teacher before coaching. communities.springernature.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chris Fagan was appointed Lions coach in October 2016. communities.springernature.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Brisbane Lions are expected to announce a new coach this week. www.smh.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Lions reached eight consecutive finals series under Chris Fagan. www.smh.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Chris Fagan retired as Brisbane Lions coach after winning three consecutive premierships. www.smh.com.au · www.theage.com.au · communities.springernature.com