Overview

• Fagan polled 305 votes, finishing ahead of Geelong’s Chris Scott on 245 and Adelaide’s Matthew Nicks on 128.
• He also received the Neale Daniher Lifetime Achievement Award at the AFL Coaches Association function in Melbourne.
• Brisbane midfield coach Cameron Bruce was named Assistant Coach of the Year.
• The Allan Jeans award is voted by AFLCA members on a 3-2-1 basis using performances through the preliminary finals and factoring resources and list talent.
• The accolades arrive in the week Brisbane seeks back-to-back premierships against Geelong in the grand final.