Chris Fagan is no ordinary AFL coach. He is the oldest Premiership-winning coach in history, a leader who transformed the struggling Brisbane Lions into champions. From the grounds of Queenstown, Tasmania, to the AFL’s biggest stage, Fagan’s journey is one of resilience, belief, and unwavering passion for the game.
Fagan’s Way takes readers inside the mind of a master coach, revealing his unique approach to sport and life: believe in yourself, trust in your team, endure the losses, and celebrate the wins. With exclusive insights from Fagan himself, as well as interviews with players, officials, and rivals, this book uncovers the man behind the gum-chewing, boundary-pacing figure we see on game day.
Illustrated and co-written by the acclaimed father-son duo Paul & Sam Harvey (Harv’s Footy Stars, Buddy, Kyrgios) and featuring insights from sports writer Chris McLeod (Angeball, Captain Pat), this is a must-read for sports lovers, leaders, and anyone chasing success at any age.
Chris McLeod is a journalist and former soccer coach and he has covered news and sports across NSW and Melbourne. He has co-authored several sports books, including Barty: Arise Queen of Oz, Zelensky: The Frontline President, Angeball and Pat Cummins: Courage, Controversy, Conviction.
Sam Harvey is a popular sports blogger (Bell At A Goat), podcaster and writer with a keen sports journalistic eye. He has written columns for On Ya Warnie author Ken Piesse’s Pavillion magazine. He is the author of Kyrgios: The Smash Hits and Buddy: The Last Centurion.
• Fagan’s Way is more than a sports book, it’s a guide to winning in life, for yourself and those around you. Whether you’re an AFL fan, a coach, or someone looking for motivation, this book will leave you inspired to believe, persist and chase greatness.
• Exclusive Access & Insight: Reflections from Fagan, key interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary coaching career.
• A Coach for All Ages: Fagan’s inspiring philosophy proves that success isn’t about age: it’s about belief, persistence, resilience and passion.
• Step-by-Step Journey to Success: From his humble beginnings in Tasmania to premiership glory, Fagan’s path offers lessons for aspiring athletes, coaches and leaders.
• AFL History & Strategy: In-depth breakdowns of Fagan’s most pivotal matches, offering fans a closer look at the key moments that defined his career.
• A Powerful, Shareable Read: Written in an engaging and heartfelt style, this book is perfect for gifting, reading aloud, or revisiting for inspiration.
• Publicity: National coverage in newspapers and publications including The Guardian and The Australian; radio interviews including 2GB and 3AW.
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