Fagan's Future Undecided as Brisbane Prepares for AFL Grand Final

Chris Fagan's future as Brisbane Lions coach remains uncertain ahead of Saturday's AFL grand final against Fremantle.

Fagan, who has been at the helm for a decade, says he will make a decision on his future after the game, as speculation swirls about whether this could be his last match.

A premiership on the line

If Brisbane wins, Fagan will join an elite group of coaches to have achieved a premiership three-peat. He has led the Lions to four straight grand finals and is looking to make history.

"I'm only worried about the game tomorrow," Fagan said at the pre-game media conference.

"Every year, for the last two or three years, I've had a chat with our CEO and president about when's the right time for me to finish up."

"This is my 10th year, so I've been going for a while. I will get through this game and probably have the usual chat I've had every other year."

Fagan's legacy on the line

Fagan's long-time friend and former coach Leigh Matthews, who led the Lions to a three-peat from 2001-2003, and former Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown have discussed Fagan's future.

Brown suggested Fagan may want to pursue a fourth premiership in a row if the Lions win, while Matthews noted that coaching is a lifestyle and Fagan may eventually decide to step down.

"It's fair enough to speculate about it, but I honestly don't know right at this point in time whether I will keep going or not," Fagan said.

"I was like that last year and the year before, so we just have to work out the right time to go."

"It's not the big issue; we have to play a big game tomorrow."

Longmuir's Dockers era begins

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir, who will be sitting next to Fagan on the sidelines, is hoping to create a successful era for the Dockers.

"I've thought about this moment for a number of years," Longmuir said about the prospect of Fremantle winning the premiership.

"It would fill me with great pride to be able to do that. But win or lose tomorrow, it's not the end of the journey."

"We want to create something that 'Fages' has created, where you're contending for a number of years."