The AFL’s kingmakers: How the next premiership coach will be found
The article discusses the role of coaching subcommittees in the AFL and their importance in selecting successful premiership coaches. It highlights the contributions of various industry figures over the years and their impact on club success. The piece also emphasizes that success is not solely defined by premierships but includes overall coaching effectiveness and longevity.
- ▪Premiership coaches Craig McRae, Chris Scott, and Chris Fagan have won the last four flags.
- ▪Coaching subcommittees typically include the chief executive, football manager, and a board member, along with external figures.
- ▪The article compiles data from each club's subcommittees since 2011 to identify those with the best records in finding successful coaches.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-afl-s-kingmakers-how-the-next-premiership-coach-will-be-found-20260527-p601b5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Sun, 31 May 2026 05:30:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T19:34:44.722Z |
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