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Robbo: The man from nowhere who climbed AFL summit

Chris Fagan etched his name into the history books by coaching Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. And, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story was already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Liam Duggan of the Eagles is tackled by Charlie Cameron of the Lions during the 2024 AFL Round 18 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Duggan becomes third Eagle to back Cameron appeal

Liam Duggan says Charlie Cameron’s three-match suspension for a tackle which left him with concussion was “quite harsh” and has opened up on the confusion being felt by AFL players about tackling rules.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions is seen at three quarter time during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fagan: Treat coaches better

Adam Simpson should be remembered for the good things he did at West Coast Eagles, according to Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Will Ashcroft of the Lions warms up prior to the round 17 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows at The Gabba, on July 07, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL young guns to renew rivalry

A rivalry stemming from junior football will be renewed on Sunday when emerging pair Will Ashcroft and Harley Reid cross paths in Perth.

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