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AFL Grand Final coaches discuss legacies ahead of match

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

AFL Grand Final coaches discuss legacies ahead of match
Summary

Emily Patterson and Michael Whiting cover the upcoming AFL Grand Final in the latest episode of AFL Daily. They highlight the contrasting legacies of coaches Chris Fagan and Justin Longmuir as Fagan prepares for his fourth consecutive Grand Final and Longmuir approaches his first. The podcast also touches on player dynamics, including Mason Cox and Dayne Zorko's interactions, alongside the recent departures of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen from Essendon and West Coast in pursuit of championship success.

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Key Details
  • •Chris Fagan and Justin Longmuir are featured as Grand Final coaches.
  • •Fagan is coaching in his fourth consecutive Grand Final.
  • •Longmuir prepares for his first Grand Final as head coach.
  • •The discussion includes player interactions between Mason Cox and Dayne Zorko.
  • •Sam Draper and Oscar Allen left their teams to pursue a championship.
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  • 5:55 AMAFL — LISTEN: Legacies on the line for different reasons for GF coaches
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