Danny Daly withdraws from coaching search for Brisbane Lions

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Danny Daly withdraws from coaching search for Brisbane Lions

Summary

Danny Daly will not pursue the head coaching position for the Brisbane Lions in 2027 after stepping back from the race to replace Chris Fagan. Daly, the current football manager, was viewed as a frontrunner along with assistant coach Cameron Bruce but has chosen to continue in his current role. After a challenging season, he expressed mixed feelings about becoming a senior coach, despite earlier ambitions to do so. The Lions are expected to announce their coaching search parameters and panel soon.

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Key Details

•Daly has been football manager for six seasons.
•He served as an assistant coach since 2003.
•Brisbane Lions won the Grand Final against Fremantle before the coaching changes.
•Daly previously indicated interest in a coaching role.
•The Lions will announce their next coaching steps shortly.

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