"Rather walk away when the team's on top..." Brisbane coach Chris Fagan confirms he will consider retiring in the coming days after taking the club to a threepeat. #AFLGF

Sep 26, 2026 · 9:47 AM UTC

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He’s absolutely quitting. Nobody would talk like this if they weren’t already done. He wants the players to have their moment and not make it about him. But he’s done.
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Massive Freo Fan and Member. Love this bloke. Can see why he has 100% commitment from his team. #gofreo but #lovefages
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He is done. He will be THE coaching legend, not one of them. With all respect to those legendary coaches before him, they didn't have to deal with the relentless media and social media machine that is modern day AFL
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Probably the nicest guy going around you don’t personally know, the players clearly respect him and he just comes across as genuine. He owes them nothing but is too modest to say so and is challenging himself to not insult the organisation because he needs time to enjoy life.
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Best thing he can do, go out at the pinnacle
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I love this man. Very sad if he leaves but I couldn't imagine being his age getting on a flight every second week plus everything else. Legend.
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Very well played Fagan.
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Replying to @FOXFOOTY
No he didn't... He will consider his future and that doesn't necessarily mean retiring!
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Absolutely Fair enough, however… Please done leave Fages. We need people like you in our game. Go for 4 straight mate and if you fall short then sail off into the sunset 🙏🏼 From a Carlton supporter ❤️
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Fair enough from Fages, takes a threepeat and still sounds like he’s just nipping out for a carton. Brisbane fans better hope the next bloke doesn’t turn the Lions back into the old September traffic cone.
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Replying to @FOXFOOTY
You so called journalists can't let them enjoy the gf win for two minutes....
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Why quit now? They have the talent to win 3 more
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The return of Voss beckons
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Seeing the genuine love his players have for him is amazing. #irreplaceable
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Maybe hand the team over to Voss.Lions will be swimming along the bottom in no time😂
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If he was leaving he would’ve already made up his mind. Feel like he’s much more likely to return than not. Either way he’s one of the greatest coaches I’ve ever seen no doubt
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He’s gotta go for 4 in a row next year!! It’s only been done once before!! 😊☺️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Buckley is taking over
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He’s got to have a crack at fourth doesn’t he? Then if he got 4, he’d have to chase 5.😁
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He’s a bloody good fella this man
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As important as Clarko was during the Hawks premiership years, there a school of thought that Fages being there then was equally important!
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He is top shelf.
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He’s just so lovely 🥰
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The rest of the competition thanks you
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Lions aren't going to drop off next year. Yes Lachie Neale is gone, but opens it up for Annable, Reville & Murray
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Understandable 🙏
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Legend!
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Man somebody tell him you won't be failing for the next couple of years with the list they've got.
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Don't do it. One more year... 4 peat
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He looks tired🏆🏆🏆💙
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They'll have to get someone else to bribe the appeals board
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That's as close as a coach could come to a retirement speech without making a retirement speech. Difficult shoes for the next coach to fill because you can't improve on a premiership!
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If he's even feeling an ounce of doubt he should walk. We need someone that's all in as he has been. Time to go Thanks and best wishes
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He might as well goto North for a Retirement Cheque LOL
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I said that after the siren. He pretty much had a look about him that screamed "My job here is done".
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Go out on top Fages. Nothing left to prove!
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