November 9, 2026 — 7:14pm
The Brisbane Lions have gone internal and appointed experienced assistant coach Cameron Bruce as the club’s next senior coach to replace three-time flag winner Chris Fagan.
In a decision to be officially announced on Tuesday, Bruce will step up as the newest AFL senior coach, football sources have confirmed.
Bruce beat home a field of experienced candidates, including 2018 AFL grand final coaches Nathan Buckley and Adam Simpson, as well as Collingwood senior assistant coach Hayden Skipworth.
The Lions’ selection panel included chair Andrew Wellington, CEO Sam Graham, Daly and coaching mentor Phil Smyth. Board member and four-time premiership coach Leigh Matthews acted in an advisory capacity and Simon Black and Matti Clements are being consulted.
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Jake Niall is a Walkley award-winning sports journalist and chief AFL writer for The Age.Connect via X or email.
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