Brisbane mentor Chris Fagan’s ability to “relax” and show greater “trust” in his coaching staff has been crucial to the Lions reaching their first AFL grand final since 2004.
Falling a week short of the decider last year and in 2020, the Lions have finally taken the next step to reach the last Saturday in September.
Fagan’s role in Brisbane’s journey from wooden spooners in 2017 to grand finalists has been instrumental, including the need to tinker with his own management of the team to ensure the progression continued rather than stalled.
“He’s probably been a little bit more relaxed this year, and let the coaches ...
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