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Brisbane Lions expected to name Chris Fagan’s successor this week
The Brisbane Lions are expected to name a new coach this week after Chris Fagan retired.
Fagan stepped down soon after leading the club to its third consecutive premiership, won against Fremantle in the grand final.
The candidates are assistant coach Cameron Bruce and external options Nathan Buckley, Hayden Skipworth and Adam Simpson.
Bruce is considered the favourite, with six premierships as a development or assistant coach at Brisbane, Carlton and Hawthorn.
The Lions have not settled on a choice and want to be sure an internal candidate can match the external options.
The club is seeking someone who can keep the team’s success going after eight straight finals appearances and four consecutive grand finals under Fagan.
Brisbane Lions are expected to announce Chris Fagan’s successor this week.
Assistant coach Cameron Bruce is considered the favourite, but the club is also considering external candidates Nathan Buckley, Hayden Skipworth and Adam Simpson.
Fagan retired soon after leading Brisbane to its third consecutive premiership.
The club is seeking a coach who can sustain the team’s success into the next era.
The selection panel includes club executives and coaching figures, with Leigh Matthews advising.
- Who
- The Brisbane Lions are choosing a successor to coach Chris Fagan. Candidates include Cameron Bruce, Nathan Buckley, Hayden Skipworth and Adam Simpson.
- What
- The club is expected to announce its new coach this week.
- When
- The announcement is expected this week, according to an article published on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- Why
- Fagan retired soon after leading the Lions to their third consecutive premiership, leaving the club to find a successor who can maintain its success.
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Brisbane overcame Fremantle to win its third consecutive premiership.
Chris Fagan retired as Brisbane coach.
Brisbane is expected to announce Fagan’s successor.
- Expected announcement
- This week
- Internal candidate
- Cameron Bruce
- External candidates
- Nathan Buckley, Hayden Skipworth and Adam Simpson
- Fagan’s premierships
- Three consecutive flags
- Selection panel
- Andrew Wellington, Sam Graham, Danny Daly and Phil Smyth
- Leigh Matthews
- Advising the selection process