{
  "id": 9684585,
  "title": "Fagan's future undecided as Lions focus on making grand final history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fagans-future-undecided-as-lions-focus-on-making-grand-final-history-9684585",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:52:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-25/chris-fagan-future-undecided-ahead-of-lions-afl-grand-final/107195922"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chris Fagan remains undecided on his future as Brisbane Lions aim to achieve grand final history. The 65-year-old coach, who has been in the role for a decade, is poised to either join one of AFL coaching's most select clubs or continue his tenure after Saturday's match against Fremantle at the MCG. If Brisbane secures victory, Fagan would become only the seventh VFL/AFL coach to achieve a premiership three-peat.\n\nFagan is set to discuss his future with Lions' executives once the season concludes. However, despite speculation, he emphasized that the game against Fremantle is his primary focus. \"I'm only worried about the game tomorrow,\" he stated at the pre-game media conference.\n\nLongtime confidant Leigh Matthews and former Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown have discussed Fagan's future. Brown believes Fagan might aim for four consecutive premierships if the Lions win. Matthews, however, noted that coaching is a lifestyle choice and Fagan may decide at some point he wishes to retire. Fagan echoed this sentiment, acknowledging that it's challenging to determine the right time to step down.\n\nDespite the uncertainty surrounding Fagan's future, Brisbane Lions and Fremantle Dockers look to create a successful era on the field. Fremantle's coach, Justin Longmuir, expressed his pride at the prospect of his team winning the club's first flag, emphasizing that whatever the outcome of Saturday's match, it's just the beginning.",
  "summary": "Chris Fagan will again wait until after the grand final to confirm his future as he stands poised to join one of AFL coaching's most select clubs.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Fagan's future undecided as Lions focus on making grand final history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fagans-future-undecided-as-lions-focus-on-making-grand-final-history",
        "published": "2026-09-25T02:52:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}