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 two years in a row.
From the grounds of Queenstown, Tasmania, to the AFL’s biggest stage for two premierships, can he make history with a ‘three-peat’? Fagan’s journey is one of resilience, belief and unwavering passion for the game.
Fagan’s Way: Run To The Fire examines the master coach’s approach to taking his players to the top, revealing his unique approach to sport and life: believe in yourself, trust in your team, endure the losses and celebrate the wins.
With insights from his players, his family, his mentors, his friends, even his rivals and Lions fans, this book uncovers the man behind the gum-chewing, boundary-pacing figure we see on game day and how he engineered Brisbane’s rise to the top of the AFL twice, and what the future holds for him and the club.
Chris McLeod is a journalist and former soccer coach and he has covered news and sports across NSW and Melbourne. He has authored and co-authored several books including Barty: Arise Queen of Oz, Zelensky: The Frontline President, Angeball and Pat Cummins: Courage, Controversy, Conviction and hot off the press with Pat Cummins: Mission Accomplished.
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: Run To The Fire 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. In the same ethos of the ancient Spartans and Greeks, athletes, soldiers and essential workers, this book will inspire you to believe and to just do it.
* Access, Insight & Update: behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary coaching career and what the people who know him well have said. Includes updated insights after the Brisbane Lions’ 2025 Premiership win.
* A Coach for All Ages: Fagan’s inspiring philosophy proves that success isn’t about age: it’s about belief, persistence, resilience and passion.
* The Long 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.
