Ross Lyon Q & A
Ross Lyon spoke to the media at Tuesday's team photo shoot
www.fremantlefc.com.auHere’s a concise update on Ross Lyon’s coaching career status.
- Current role: As of 2023–2024, Ross Lyon returned to the AFL coaching scene with a second stint as St Kilda senior coach, starting in 2023 on a four-year deal. He led the Saints to a strong start in 2023, finishing sixth and achieving the competition’s best defensive record, though final playoff results ended with an elimination in the first final series that year.[2]
- 2019 Fremantle sacking: Lyon was dismissed as Fremantle head coach during the 2019 season, ending his tenure there after four seasons and a grand final appearance in 2013 with the club; he stayed in the public sphere and later pursued other coaching opportunities.[3][7]
- Earlier career highlights: Lyon first made his mark at St Kilda (2007–2011) guiding them to two grand finals (2009, 2010) and four consecutive finals appearances before moving to Fremantle, where he also led the team to a 2013 grand final.[2]
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