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Triple premiership coach Chris Fagan joins Carlton as director of football

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Triple premiership coach Chris Fagan joins Carlton as director of football. (2026, October 30). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-31/triple-premiership-coach-chris-fagan-carlton-director-coaching/107331476

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Chris Fagan, who won three consecutive premierships as coach with the Brisbane Lions, has been appointed director of football at Carlton. The role will support head coach Josh Fraser. Fagan described the position as an opportunity he couldn't refuse and emphasized his interest in helping others achieve their best.
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Chris Fagan, who recently led Brisbane to a third consecutive AFL premiership, has joined Carlton as their director of coaching. This move is seen as a significant boost for new Carlton coach Josh Fraser and his team at Ikon Park. At 64 years old, Fagan expressed enthusiasm about the role, stating it aligns with his passion for helping people achieve their best in football. He will report to Chris Davies, Carlton’s general manager of football, and work closely with Fraser to support coaches and players throughout the season.

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Cats Dockers Hawks Lions Swans

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Dockers ORG · 4× Lions ORG · 4× Carlton ORG · 2× Cats ORG · 2× Chris Fagan PERSON · 2× Crows ORG · 2× Fagan PERSON · 2× Hawks ORG · 2× Swans ORG · 2× Blues ORG · 1×

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Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 Fri, 4 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Cats 107, Blues 74 Sat, 5 Sept, 3:15 pm, Final score, Swans 141, Lions 88 Sat, 5 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Crows 90, Bulldogs 68 Fri, 11 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 120, Cats 106 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Lions 144, Crows 91 Fri, 18 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Swans 71, Dockers 83 Sat, 19 Sept, 5:15 pm, Final score, Hawks 122, Lions 131 Sat, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan joins Carlton as director of coaching In short: Carlton has announced Chris Fagan as its new director of coaching, in support of coach Josh Fraser.
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Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 Fri, 4 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Cats 107, Blues 74 Sat, 5 Sept, 3:15 pm, Final score, Swans 141, Lions 88 Sat, 5 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Crows 90, Bulldogs 68 Fri, 11 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 120, Cats 106 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Lions 144, Crows 91 Fri, 18 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Swans 71, Dockers 83 Sat, 19 Sept, 5:15 pm, Final score, Hawks 122, Lions 131 Sat, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan joins Carlton as director of coaching In short: Carlton has announced Chris Fagan as its new director of coaching, in support of coach Josh Fraser. asserted
Carlton → join → Fraser
Fagan, fresh from winning a third-straight flag as coach with the Brisbane Lions, called the role "an opportunity too good to pass up". asserted
Fagan → win → role
Fagan said that while he had enjoyed his 10 years as a senior coach, his passion was supporting people to get the best out of themselves. asserted
people → say → themselves
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