Chris Fagan urges AFL to postpone season opener between Brisbane Lions and Geelong due to Cyclone Alfred
4 weeks ago

Chris Fagan urges AFL to postpone season opener between Brisbane Lions and Geelong due to Cyclone Alfred

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The AFL is being urged by Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan to postpone its season-opening game as golf joins other sports in scrapping events because of cyclone warnings. Fagan hopes common sense prevails and AFL hierarchy postpone the Lions' scheduled fixture against Geelong at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday night. Fagan said it was "logical" to postpone the game until round three when both Brisbane and Geelong were scheduled to have byes. Geelong coach Chris Scott also demanded a decision from the AFL ahead of some Cats players due to fly to Queensland later Tuesday.

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AFL confirms new plans for Brisbane, Gold Coast games postponed by Cyclone Alfred
3 weeks, 5 days ago

AFL confirms new plans for Brisbane, Gold Coast games postponed by Cyclone Alfred

ABC  

The AFL has confirmed plans for the two Opening Round games postponed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with one still yet to have a date locked in. Brisbane's game against Geelong, initially set for Thursday night at the Gabba, and Gold Coast's clash with Essendon, set for Saturday evening, were both postponed on Tuesday as the weather forecast solidified. "When looking …

AFL says contingencies in place for season-opener as Cyclone Alfred closes in on Brisbane
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AFL says contingencies in place for season-opener as Cyclone Alfred closes in on Brisbane

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The AFL plans to go ahead with Thursday's season opener in Brisbane, while keeping a close eye on Cyclone Alfred. AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said no call has been made yet on the match between defending premiers Brisbane and Geelong at the Gabba. He said at Monday's season launch media conference in Sydney that contingency plans are in place …

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says it's no time to panic after team's loss to Geelong leaves them at 2-4
11 months, 1 week ago

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says it's no time to panic after team's loss to Geelong leaves them at 2-4

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Chris Fagan knows it "doesn't look good" but there is no white flag from a Brisbane Lions coach who only has to remember back to last season for AFL inspiration. At 2-4, last year's grand finalists are under the microscope ahead of a Thursday clash with GWS Giants, with the likely loss of concussed ruckman Oscar McInerney only compounding problems. …

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan praises Lions' response to adversity after they win thriller over Collingwood
3 years, 11 months ago

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan praises Lions' response to adversity after they win thriller over Collingwood

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Coach Chris Fagan has hailed Brisbane's resilience after the Lions ended a torrid week with a brilliant last-gasp AFL win over Collingwood. Key points: The Brisbane Lions were facing an 0-3 start to the season if they had lost to Collingwood at Docklands But a goal after the siren by Zac Bailey gave them the narrowest of wins Coach Chris …

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