Lions coach calls time on 10-year reign with triple premiers
65-year-old has nothing more to prove, Jonathan Horn writes
Chris Fagan will return to Victoria after stepping down as Brisbane coach after securing a third AFL flag on the bounce with a stunning 2026 grand final triumph over Fremantle.
The 65-year-old told the Lions on Thursday he would not return for an 11th season at the helm, despite having a year to run on his contract.
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