Legendary coach hits the dance floor as Lions heroes celebrate

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Chris Fagan, the legendary coach of the Brisbane Lions, celebrated with his team after they won their third consecutive Australian Football League (AFL) championship. The celebration included Harris Andrews, one of the co-captains, lifting Fagan onto his shoulders as players and staff partied into the night.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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After winning their third consecutive AFL Grand Final title in 2026, the Brisbane Lions celebrated with a party at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne, where coach Chris Fagan was hoisted onto the shoulders of co-captain Harris Andrews. The celebration also featured Fagan singing "We Are The Champions" on stage. Prior to the festivities, Fagan hinted at his uncertain future with the team despite being contracted until the end of 2027, saying he would think about it over the coming week after what had been a challenging decade-long tenure as coach.

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