Cameron Bruce has been appointed the Brisbane Lions’ next senior coach, succeeding three-time premiership winner Chris Fagan after the club opted for an internal replacement.
The experienced assistant coach emerged from a field that included former grand final coaches Nathan Buckley and Adam Simpson, along with Collingwood senior assistant Hayden Skipworth.
The decision is due to be officially announced on Tuesday, with football sources confirming that Bruce had won the race to take charge of the Lions.
The selection panel comprised club chairman Andrew Wellington, chief executive Sam Graham, football manager Daly and coaching mentor Phil Smyth. Board member Leigh Matthews, a four-time premiership coach, provided advice during the process.
Simon Black and Matti Clements were also consulted as part of the appointment process.
