The Brisbane Lions are set to announce they have re-signed coach Chris Fagan after the club’s stunning rise to this year’s premiership.
Fagan, who at 63 became the oldest coach in VFL/AFL history to win a premiership, will remain in charge until the end of 2027 after penning a new two-year deal.
Already contracted for next year, Fagan will be 66 when his latest deal expires.
The Lions will confirm Fagan’s extension on Thursday morning, set to be in the form of a press release and a pre-recorded interview.
Brisbane’s media update released on Tuesday listed a video would be sent out on Thursday, but left the subject as to-be-confirmed.
The low-key announcement just before Christmas is typical of Fagan’s previous contract announcements, not wanting to draw any attention away from the club and the team.
Fagan, who never played at VFL/AFL level, has been an extraordinary success since becoming Lions coach at the end of 2016.
After playing finals just once after 2004 until 2019 – Fagan’s third season as coach – the Lions have re-emerged as a powerhouse.
The only club to play finals for the past six seasons, Brisbane broke through to win their first premiership in 21 years when they smashed Sydney by 60 points in this year’s grand final.
Fagan’s commitment continues an exceptional year of re-signings for the Lions following premiership stars Cam Rayner, Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry penning new long-term deals.
